FEMA V-1005 · FEMA · 2019

Be Prepared for a Financial Emergency

A short FEMA flyer on how to get your money ready for a disaster or sudden expense. It covers emergency savings, insurance, records, and where to find help before, during, and after an emergency.

Source: FEMA. Not endorsed by FEMA or the U.S. Government.
Last checked against the source 2 October 2026

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How to use this document

Who it's for: anyone with little or no emergency savings, or worried how they would pay for a disaster.

How to read it: Page one explains what counts as a financial emergency and lists six actions to take. Page two splits the steps into three columns: Now (savings, budget, insurance, records, cash), During (paying for essentials, talking to lenders, finding help) and After (disaster assistance, insurance claims, tax breaks and scams).

Read alongside: Financial Preparedness · Your Disaster Checklist

What's in it

  1. Take Action to Protect Yourself in the Event of a Financial Emergency
  2. How to Prepare for a Financial Emergency
  3. Now
  4. During
  5. After
  6. Take an Active Role in Your Safety

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