Disaster - Wikipedia
When a disaster happens, the response includes actions like warning and evacuating people, rescuing those in danger, and quickly providing food, shelter, and medical care.

Home | disasterassistance.gov
Below is a list of states where a disaster has been declared for Individual Assistance by FEMA. Select a state to see if your county is in a declared area and apply online for assistance.

DISASTER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Disaster has its roots in the belief that the positions of stars influence the fate of humans, often in destructive ways; its original meaning in English was "an unfavorable aspect of a planet or star."

Current Disasters | FEMA.gov
Find resources and current information, including how to apply for federal assistance, during these ongoing major disaster declarations. Find the most relevant information about disasters and emergency management by searching your location. Visit our Disaster Information page to learn about:

Disaster | Definition & Types | Britannica
Disaster, any natural or human-generated calamitous event that produces great loss of human life or destruction of the natural environment, private property, or public infrastructure.

Natural Disasters Today 2026 — Live Earthquake, Fire & Volcano Tracker
This natural disaster tracker shows all active disasters happening today worldwide — earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, floods, tropical cyclones, tsunamis, droughts, landslides, and severe weather events, aggregated into a single real-time monitoring interface.

Types of Disasters: Natural and Man-Made • PubAdmin.Institute
A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the functioning of a community, causes widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses, and exceeds the affected community’s ability to cope using its own resources.

24 Types of Natural Disasters That You Need To Know - Outforia
From hurricanes and blizzards to earthquakes and wildfires, natural disasters affect all of us on planet Earth. But, how much do you really know about the different types of natural disasters and the hazards that they can cause?

12 top disasters of 2025 - World Vision
Here are the 12 top disasters in 2025 in which World Vision has supported children, families, and communities through emergency relief, recovery, and rebuilding.

Natural Disasters - Our World in Data
To do so, we need to understand how disaster events are changing, who is most vulnerable, and what can be done to protect them. On this page, you will find our complete collection of data, charts, and research on natural disasters and their costs.

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