Our Internet Presence
We utilize numerous digital communication channels and tools as part of our mission to provide information to the public before, during, and after a disaster. This page outlines all of our official communication channels and resources and why we use them.
The mobile website allows the public to easily access preparedness and disaster-related information directly on their smartphone. The site also includes a registration form that the public can fill out to apply for disaster assistance after a Presidential declaration.
FEMA App (smartphone app)
The FEMA App contains disaster safety tips, interactive lists for storing your emergency kit emergency meeting location information, and a map with shelters and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs). The app is free to download through your smart phone provider’s app store:
- Android
- Blackberry version 6 (coming soon)
- iPhone (coming soon)
Read the FEMA App Terms of Use (further down the page).
FEMA Text Messages
Use your cell phone’s text messaging capability to receive text message updates from FEMA (standard message and data rates apply).
Here are basic commands to get started:
- To signup to receive monthly preparedness tips: text PREPARE to 43362 (4FEMA)
- To unsubscribe (at any time): text STOP to 43362 (4FEMA)
To search for Shelters or Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs):
- Text SHELTER and your Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA)
Before you go to a shelter, always check with your local emergency management agency for availability & services.
- Text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA)
Searching for shelters or Disaster Recovery Centers will not add you to a list. Think of it like doing a search on the Internet.
Important Notes for your Safety:
- For emergencies, call your local fire/EMS/police or 9-1-1.
- FEMA’s text message number is 43362. If you receive a text message from another number and they say they are from FEMA, disregard it and report it to the authorities if you feel it is warranted.
- FEMA will not solicit info, ask for personal information, or ask you to donate money to FEMA.
- If you have any questions about FEMA Text Message updates, please don't hesitate to email us: fema-new-media@dhs.gov
The blog provides a place for agency senior leaders to discuss the current topics of the day. It encourages open conversation and is open to user comments.
Tools on FEMA.gov
- RSS/Data Feeds - www.fema.gov/help/rss.shtm
RSS/data feeds automatically provide the public with updated information as soon as it's available.
- Widgets - www.fema.gov/help/widgets
Widgets provide information through web-based graphical interfaces. The public can place the widgets on their personal websites, allowing their visitors to see information that we provide.
- Multimedia Library - www.fema.gov/medialibrary
The Multimedia Library has all of our videos, photos, and audio files in one location.
Email updates provide information to the public directly in their inbox. We never send unsolicited emails and the public can choose which updates they would like to receive. Our email updates are provided by a third-party company called GovDelivery.
The website allows the public to submit solutions for specific challenges posted by FEMA and other federal agencies.
Official FEMA Channels on Third Party Social Media Sites
We are providing the following links to FEMA's presence on other third party sites for your reference. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.
- YouTube - www.youtube.com/fema
A social media website that allows us to provide information to the public using videos.
- Facebook - www.facebook.com/fema
A social media website that allows us to provide information (including photos and videos) and interact with the public in a two-way conversation.
- Facebook: Alabama Emergency Management Agency and FEMA - www.facebook.com/AlabamaEMA
A joint Facebook page created by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and FEMA to provide information and interact with the people of Alabama to support the recovery efforts after the tornadoes and severe weather.
- Twitter & TwitPic
Twitter is microblog service (twitter.com/fema) that allows us to provide information and interact with the public in a two-way conversation via short messages (in 140 characters), just like text messages. TwitPic is a photo social media site that allow us to provide pictures to the public via Twitter and the web. (twitpic.com/photos/CraigatFEMA)
This is a list of all of our Twitter accounts:
- Administrator Craig Fugate - twitter.com/CraigatFEMA
- FEMA - twitter.com/fema
- Ready - twitter.com/ReadydotGov
The Ready Campaign is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. www.ready.gov
- Citizen Corps - twitter.com/citizen_corps
Citizen Corps helps coordinate volunteer activities that will make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to respond to any emergency situation. www.citizencorps.gov
- U.S. Fire Administration - twitter.com/usfire
The U.S. Fire Administration provides national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response. www.usfa.dhs.gov
- Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO) - twitter.com/femalro
The Louisiana Recovery Office serves LA communities recovering from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. LRO on FEMA.gov
- Region 1 - twitter.com/femaregion1
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (Region 1 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 2 - twitter.com/femaregion2
New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (Region 2 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 3 - twitter.com/femaregion3
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and W. Virginia (Region 3 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 4 - twitter.com/femaregion4
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, N. Carolina, S. Carolina and Tennessee (Region 4 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 5 - twitter.com/femaregion5
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin (Region 5 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 6 - twitter.com/femaregion6
Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (Region 6 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 7 - twitter.com/femaregion7
Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska (Region 7 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 8 - twitter.com/femaregion8
Colorado, Montana, N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Utah and Wyoming (Region 8 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 9 - twitter.com/femaregion9
Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Micronesia (Region 9 on FEMA.gov)
- Region 10 - twitter.com/femaregion10
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington (Region 10 on FEMA.gov)
- Google Books
We are using the Google Books digital library to share publications with stakeholders so we can provide published content in a free online format that is easy to access.
If you think FEMA should use other third party sites or communications tools, then please contact us at FEMA-New-Media@dhs.gov.
Please see our privacy policy to learn about privacy with new media tools.
FEMA App Terms of Use
By downloading the FEMA App, the user agrees to the following terms:
- FEMA will make all reasonable attempts to keep this App bug free and up –to date. However, this App and all information, content, and materials included on or otherwise made available to you through this App are provided by FEMA on an "as is" and "as available" basis. FEMA makes no representations or warranties of any kind express or implied, as to the operation of this site or the information, content, or materials included on or otherwise made available to you through this App. You expressly agree that your use of this site is at your own risk. To the full extent permissible, by applicable Federal law, FEMA disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. FEMA does not warrant that this App, information, content, or materials included on or otherwise made available to you through this App are free of viruses or other harmful components. FEMA will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this App from any information, content, or materials, included on or otherwise made available to you through this App, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
- FEMA does not see, collect, or store any data you enter into the App. Any and all information you enter into the App is stored on your device and not on FEMA’s website or server. As such, FEMA is not responsible for any damages resulting from the loss or theft of that information.
- FEMA does use Bing Maps (FEMA does not endorse any non-Federal government entities or products) on this App. While Microsoft has advised FEMA that they do not collect any personal information, they do collect the number of times a map is accessed via the mapping feature on the FEMA App, This information is not shared with FEMA. FEMA is not responsible for any information collected by Microsoft.
- While FEMA does not charge for the use of this App normal carrier data fees may apply. Please consult your carrier to discuss any charges related to the use of this App.
- FEMA is a Federal Government entity and as such does not endorse any non-Federal US Government entities. You may not use this App or any of the information in this App to imply that FEMA endorse you or your organization.
- This App should not be used to contact FEMA during an emergency. If you are in need of emergency assistance please contact 9-1-1. If you need to register for FEMA assistance please visit the FEMA mobile site at m.fema.gov.
Last Modified: Friday, 26-Aug-2011 10:58:36 EDT
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