emergency preparedness

People in uniforms with writing saying 'USAID' looking through earthquake rubble (USAID)

Meet the U.S. search teams who helped save lives in Türkiye

U.S. search and rescue teams helped rescue survivors in Türkiye after the recent earthquakes. Learn how these teams operate.
Search and rescue crews working to find survivors in Nepal (Chris Schaff/Fairfax Fire and Rescue/USAID)

U.S. rescuers stand ready to find earthquake survivors

When earthquakes strike and countries seek help rescuing survivors, USAID knows who to call: urban search and rescue teams in Virginia and California.
U.S. sailors dancing with children as crowd watches (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

At Solomon Islands, U.S. hospital ship provides care, boosts preparedness

The USNS Mercy treated thousands of Solomon Islanders on its first trip to the country during a 2022 humanitarian exercise.
Woman holding baby and hugging woman in FEMA jacket as two other women stand by in damaged neighborhood FEMA/Jocelyn Augustino)

Helping people before, during and after natural disasters

Learn about the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency and its role in responding in times of emergencies and natural disasters.
Two people in U.S. Coast Guard uniforms flanking man in short-sleeved patterned shirt (U.S. Coast Guard)

U.S. steps up climate investments in Pacific islands

The U.S. is strengthening relationships with long-standing Pacific island partners, including through new climate measures.
Five men breaking up farmland with hand tools (USAID/Micah Clemens)

U.S. helps developing countries to help themselves

Learn how the United States' foreign aid mission promotes U.S. values while supporting partner countries' paths to self-sufficiency.
Colorful image of a hurricane from space (NOAA)

Hurricane forecasts in the Caribbean can save lives

Learn how NOAA and USAID help Caribbean countries prepare for and protect themselves against hurricanes and tropical storms.
People waiting in line seen through a COVID-19 vaccine sign (© Altaf Qadri/AP Images)

U.S. rushes to aid India amid dire COVID-19 outbreak

The U.S. is providing emergency aid to India, from ventilators and oxygen to rapid testing kits, to fight India's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Formation of people in military uniforms standing by wall with Yudh Abhyas banner (U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Joseph Tolliver)

U.S. and India stand ready to aid and defend

India and the U.S. participated in the joint training exercise Yudh Abhyas in India. Learn how the countries are securing the Indo-Pacific region.