What are the most recent disaster declarations in District of Columbia?

The most recent FEMA declaration in District of Columbia is "SEWER LINE COLLAPSE " (Emergency, Other), declared 2026-02-20. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in District of Columbia?

If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for District of Columbia.

What do the declaration types mean?

DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

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District of Columbia Disaster Declarations

Recent FEMA disaster and emergency declarations for District of Columbia, with incident type, date, and disaster number. Live data from the official OpenFEMA database.

EmergencyOtherFebruary 20, 2026
SEWER LINE COLLAPSE
FEMA #3643 · 1 designated area · incident began January 19, 2026
EmergencyOtherJanuary 11, 2021
59TH PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
FEMA #3553 · 1 designated area · incident began January 11, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 29, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4502 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3447 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 4, 2016
SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4260 · 1 designated area · incident began January 22, 2016
Major DisasterHurricaneDecember 5, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #4096 · 1 designated area · incident began October 26, 2012
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 28, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #3352 · 1 designated area · incident began October 28, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 31, 2012
SEVERE STORMS
FEMA #4073 · 1 designated area · incident began June 29, 2012
Major DisasterEarthquakeNovember 8, 2011
EARTHQUAKE
FEMA #4044 · 1 designated area · incident began August 23, 2011
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 28, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #4036 · 1 designated area · incident began August 26, 2011
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 28, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #3337 · 1 designated area · incident began August 26, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 24, 2010
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS
FEMA #1890 · 1 designated area · incident began February 5, 2010
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 3, 2010
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1882 · 1 designated area · incident began December 18, 2009
EmergencyOtherJanuary 13, 2009
56TH PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
FEMA #3300 · 1 designated area · incident began January 17, 2009
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 7, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3226 · 1 designated area · incident began August 29, 2005
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 20, 2003
HURRICANE ISABEL
FEMA #1493 · 1 designated area · incident began September 18, 2003
EmergencySevere StormMarch 14, 2003
SNOW
FEMA #3178 · 1 designated area · incident began February 16, 2003
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 16, 2001
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #1389 · 1 designated area · incident began August 10, 2001
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 17, 2000
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
FEMA #1338 · 1 designated area · incident began August 7, 2000
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 10, 2000
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #1325 · 1 designated area · incident began January 25, 2000
Major DisasterSevere StormJanuary 11, 1996
BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM)
FEMA #1080 · statewide · incident began January 6, 1996
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 17, 1994
SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM
FEMA #1030 · 1 designated area · incident began January 17, 1994
EmergencySnowstormMarch 17, 1993
SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM
FEMA #3108 · 1 designated area · incident began March 13, 1993
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 28, 1989
SEVERE STORMS & HIGH WINDS
FEMA #838 · 1 designated area · incident began June 14, 1989

District of Columbia — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in District of Columbia?: The most recent FEMA declaration in District of Columbia is "SEWER LINE COLLAPSE " (Emergency, Other), declared 2026-02-20. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in District of Columbia?: If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for District of Columbia.
What do the declaration types mean?: DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

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Data source: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — OpenFEMA. See all recent declarations or our methodology.