DisasterData vs Don't Panic

DisasterData is designed with the needs of Emergency Managers and disaster recovery professionals in mind. Drawing from the OpenFEMA API, HUD Federal Register Notices, and HUD CDBG-DR Grant History Reports, it provides important recovery data for both current and historical disasters, giving you instant access to important data on the go. Public Assistance (PA): - Total obligations and project counts - Damage category breakdown (Categories A through G, Z) - Project Status Tracker with overview by PA phase and detailed breakdown of all active process steps - Top applicants by federal share, with drill-down to projects by applicant - Full sortable project listing by declaration with damage category, applicant info, and obligation amounts - Project Detail View with 7-phase lifecycle timeline, specific process step, FIPS county code, mitigation amount, and project context stats - Total obligations and project counts - Damage category breakdown (Categories A through G, Z) - Top applicants by federal share, with drill-down to projects by applicant - Full sortable project listing by declaration with damage categories, applicant info, and obligation amounts CDBG-DR Allocations: - Allocation data from 1992 to present, covering $111.7B in allocations over the history of the program - Browse by state or appropriation with associated Public Law (P.L.) references - Search across 539 grants over the history of the program - Cross-referenced with FEMA disaster declarations, providing a complete financial overview across federal programs Individual Assistance (IA): - Total registrations and IHP approved amounts - Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance breakdown - Damage level distribution (Destroyed, Major, Minor, Affected) - Approval rates and average grant amounts Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA): - Mitigation project details - Project type breakdown (Acquisition, Elevation, Retrofit, etc.) - Properties mitigated counts - Sub-program comparison Key features: - Star any disaster to bookmark it to your home screen for quick access - Live OpenFEMA API data with offline capability via intelligent caching - Declarations view to see most recent declarations - No login, ads, tracking, or data collection - Professional design with dark mode and accessibility support (Dynamic Type, VoiceOver) - Completely free with no in-app purchases DISCLAIMER This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FEMA, HUD, or the U.S. Government. All data is sourced from FEMA's publicly available OpenFEMA API, HUD Federal Register Notices, and publicly available HUD CDBG-DR Grant History Reports. The information provided in this app is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional advice or official government guidance. Data may be incomplete, delayed, or subject to change without notice.

Don't Panic! is a calm, honest preparedness companion for ordinary people who want to be a little more ready — without becoming full-time preppers. No fear-mongering. No accounts. No tracking. Everything works offline, because the moment you actually need this, the network may be the first thing to go. WHAT'S INSIDE • Loadout — a practical bug-out bag checklist across five tiers (everyday carry, go-bag, home, car, documents). Track what's packed and what's missing, per person. • Field Manual — short, no-nonsense guides on water, food, shelter, warmth, communications, power, first aid, and more. Drawn from public sources (Ready.gov, FEMA, CDC, American Red Cross) with attribution. • Protocols — first-hour decision trees for the situations that matter: earthquake, fire, evacuation, power outage, chemical hazard, severe weather, and others. Clear steps when there's no time to read. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT • Offline-first — all content ships inside the app. No signal required. • Privacy by design — no sign-up, no analytics, no data leaves your device. • Calm tone — informed, not alarmed. Preparedness should lower your anxiety, not raise it. • Honest — general reference with sources cited, never a substitute for professional or emergency services. Don't Panic! won't predict the future. It just makes sure that if an ordinary bad day turns into an unusual one, you've already done the easy 80%. In a real emergency, always call your local emergency number first.