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4K views · 23 reactions | Do you know how federal assistance reaches a community when a disaster strikes? Watch the video below to learn how a major disaster declaration is approved, and the steps federal, state and local officials take to ensure that the impacted areas get the help they need. ️ | FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency | Facebook

20K views · 101 reactions | It’s important to know how federal assistance works in different stages of a disaster and how the declaration process affects the type of assistance available. Watch the video below to learn more and visit fema.gov/how-fema-works for additional information. #Helene | FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency | Facebook

18K views · 208 reactions | Minutes matter during a disaster. Here are six things to know before disaster strikes. More at ready.gov. | FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency | Facebook