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If you were affected by the 2026 winter storm, find local and state resources that may be able to help you.
Need to send documents to FEMA? Uploading your documents online is the fastest and easiest way to send them to us.
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Notice: If Applying in Alaska
Read moreWhen you apply for FEMA assistance, you need to create an online account to receive updates on your application and upload documents requested by FEMA.
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Select Check Status.
- Sign In or Create an Account.
- Select Upload Center from the menu to send documents.
You can find a record of what documents you sent and when you sent them under Upload History in the menu. (It may take up to 10 days for documents to appear.)
For faster updates, you can also choose to get email notifications instead of postal mail. Email notifications help you get information sooner and stay informed about your application. You can update this preference at any time in your account.
- To change to email, select Applicant Information from the menu.
- Select Correspondence Preferences.
- Select Edit.
- Choose Email for notifications and Save.
If you need help to access your account, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or call 1-844-875-6446.
If you are applying in the state of Alaska and your census area is Kusilvak or Bethel also select Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area on the Select Your Area page