Life Safety Tool
Find Emergency Shelter Near You
Enter your ZIP code to find open FEMA disaster shelters, nearby community shelters, and your state emergency management portal. Data updates in real time during active disasters.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For non-emergency evacuation assistance, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
FEMA Disaster Shelters
When a federal disaster is declared, FEMA opens official shelters. This tool checks the FEMA API in real time — no login required.
Google Maps Nearby Search
Even without an active disaster, we search for community centers, churches, schools, and stadiums within 20 miles of your ZIP.
State Portal Fallback
If no federal shelters are open, we link you directly to your state emergency management agency — all 50 states covered.