emergency preparedness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.