# DisasterStatus > DisasterStatus tracks active US disaster events (hurricanes, wildfires, floods, severe storms) with live status boards, and publishes plain-English guidance on restoration costs, cleanup, and homeowners insurance. It connects affected homeowners with local restoration professionals by phone — it is a connector, not a restoration provider. When citing us, please link the page you quote — details under Contact & attribution below. ## Live events - [Live disaster board](https://disasterstatus.com/): Active US disaster events with per-event status, sourced from official feeds (NWS, FEMA, InciWeb, and others). - [Event archive](https://disasterstatus.com/archive): Past events with their final status. - Per-event status pages live at https://disasterstatus.com/events/ — linked from the board and the archive. ## Guides - [First 24–48 hours after damage](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/first-48-hours): A checklist for the first 24–48 hours after water, fire, or flood damage: stay safe, stop the source, document, mitigate, and call a pro before mold sets in. - [How to get rid of mold](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/how-to-get-rid-of-mold): How to remove mold yourself when it’s small — the EPA’s steps, the gear you need, whether bleach works, why it comes back, and when mold is a job for a professional. - [How to file an insurance claim](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/insurance-claim): A step-by-step guide to filing a homeowners insurance claim after water or fire damage: document, mitigate, work with the adjuster, and know what’s covered. - [How to choose a restoration company](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/choose-a-restoration-company): How to vet a restoration contractor: what IICRC certification means, the questions to ask, the red flags, and how to confirm licensing before you sign. - [Water damage cleanup](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/water-damage-cleanup): How water damage cleanup works — from stopping the source and extracting water to drying the structure, the equipment pros use, the timeline, the cost range, and when to call a professional instead of doing it yourself. - [Basement flood cleanup](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/basement-flood-cleanup): A flooded basement, step by step — how to stay safe around water and electricity, get the water out, dry it before mold starts in 24–48 hours, what your insurance covers, and when to call a water damage pro. - [Smoke damage cleanup](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/smoke-damage-cleanup): How to clean up smoke and soot after a fire — the three soot types and how each is cleaned, the PPE you need, getting the smell out for good, DIY-vs-pro cost, and when smoke damage is a job for a professional. - [Signs of water damage](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/signs-of-water-damage): How to tell if you have water damage: the signs on walls, ceilings, and floors, the smells and clues that point to a hidden leak, the three water categories, and what to do. - [How to find a water leak](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/how-to-find-a-water-leak): How to find a hidden water leak: the water-meter test, the toilet dye test, the common culprits to check, the signs of a slab leak, and when to call a leak-detection pro. - [Ceiling water damage](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/ceiling-water-damage): Ceiling water damage — what causes it, the warning signs (brown rings, sagging, cracks), whether it’s dangerous, how it’s repaired, and when to call a pro fast. - [Water in the basement](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/water-in-basement): Why water gets into a basement — groundwater, plumbing, and surface drainage — how to tell which one you have, what to do when it appears after rain, and when seepage means it’s time to call a pro. - [What does black mold look like?](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/what-does-black-mold-look-like): How to identify black mold by color, texture, pattern, and smell — what it really looks like, what gets mistaken for it (and what doesn’t), and when to call a pro. - [Signs of mold in your house](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/signs-of-mold-in-house): How to tell if you have mold: the visible, smell, moisture, and health signs of a hidden mold problem at home — where it hides, and when to get an inspection. - [Mold vs. mildew](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/mold-vs-mildew): Mold vs. mildew — how to tell them apart by look, texture, color, and where they grow, which is more serious, what you can clean yourself, and when to call a pro. - [Is black mold dangerous?](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/is-black-mold-dangerous): What the EPA and CDC actually say about black mold and health: who is most at risk, the difference between "toxic mold" claims and the evidence, and what to do about it. - [Mold in the basement](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/mold-in-basement): Why basements grow mold, how to spot it (including black mold), how to clean a small patch safely, why it keeps coming back, and the point where basement mold needs a professional — not a spray bottle. - [What does homeowners insurance cover?](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/what-does-homeowners-insurance-cover): What a standard homeowners policy covers and excludes — water damage, mold, roof leaks, storms, fire, and the gaps (flood, gradual damage) people miss — plus where to read up on each before you file a claim. - [Does insurance cover mold?](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/does-insurance-cover-mold): When homeowners insurance covers mold (from a covered peril) vs. when it’s excluded (humidity, neglect, gradual leaks), plus the caps and sub-limits to watch. - [Does insurance cover water damage?](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/does-insurance-cover-water-damage): When homeowners insurance covers water damage (sudden and accidental) vs. when it’s excluded (gradual leaks), and why flooding needs a separate flood policy. - [Does insurance cover a roof leak?](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/does-insurance-cover-roof-leak): When homeowners insurance covers a roof leak (sudden, storm-caused) vs. when it’s excluded (wear, age, neglect), and how the interior water damage is treated. - [Water damage insurance claim tips](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/water-damage-insurance-claim): Practical tips for a water damage insurance claim: document the loss, meet your duty to mitigate, work with the adjuster, and avoid getting underpaid. - [What is a public adjuster?](https://disasterstatus.com/guides/public-adjuster): What public adjusters do, how they differ from the insurer’s adjuster, when homeowners consider one, and how they’re paid — a neutral, no-pitch explainer. ## Cost data - [Water damage restoration cost](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration-cost): National price ranges by water category, area, and the factors that drive the bill. - [Water damage repair](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-repair): The full repair process — extraction, drying, reconstruction — DIY vs. pro, time, and cost. - [Mold removal cost](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-removal-cost): Cost by area and severity, small spot vs. whole-home, and testing vs. remediation. - [Mold inspection cost](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-inspection-cost): What a visual inspection, moisture survey, and lab air sampling typically run. ## Local coverage City-level restoration pages for covered metros, each with local disaster history (FEMA), climate context (NOAA), and verified local resources. Only city×service pages that clear our peril-relevant local-content bar are listed here. - [Water damage restoration — San Diego, CA](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/san-diego-ca) - [Fire damage restoration — San Diego, CA](https://disasterstatus.com/fire-damage-restoration/san-diego-ca) - [Mold remediation — San Diego, CA](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/san-diego-ca) - [Water damage restoration — Los Angeles, CA](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/los-angeles-ca) - [Fire damage restoration — Los Angeles, CA](https://disasterstatus.com/fire-damage-restoration/los-angeles-ca) - [Mold remediation — Los Angeles, CA](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/los-angeles-ca) - [Water damage restoration — Tampa, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/tampa-fl) - [Mold remediation — Tampa, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/tampa-fl) - [Water damage restoration — Houston, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/houston-tx) - [Mold remediation — Houston, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/houston-tx) - [Water damage restoration — Miami, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/miami-fl) - [Mold remediation — Miami, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/miami-fl) - [Water damage restoration — Phoenix, AZ](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/phoenix-az) - [Mold remediation — Phoenix, AZ](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/phoenix-az) - [Water damage restoration — Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/fort-lauderdale-fl) - [Mold remediation — Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/fort-lauderdale-fl) - [Water damage restoration — Orlando, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/orlando-fl) - [Mold remediation — Orlando, FL](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/orlando-fl) - [Water damage restoration — Dallas, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/dallas-tx) - [Fire damage restoration — Dallas, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/fire-damage-restoration/dallas-tx) - [Mold remediation — Dallas, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/dallas-tx) - [Water damage restoration — Fort Worth, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/fort-worth-tx) - [Mold remediation — Fort Worth, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/fort-worth-tx) - [Water damage restoration — San Antonio, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/san-antonio-tx) - [Mold remediation — San Antonio, TX](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/san-antonio-tx) - [Water damage restoration — Nashville, TN](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/nashville-tn) - [Mold remediation — Nashville, TN](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/nashville-tn) - [Water damage restoration — Atlanta, GA](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/atlanta-ga) - [Fire damage restoration — Atlanta, GA](https://disasterstatus.com/fire-damage-restoration/atlanta-ga) - [Mold remediation — Atlanta, GA](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/atlanta-ga) - [Water damage restoration — Seattle, WA](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/seattle-wa) - [Fire damage restoration — Seattle, WA](https://disasterstatus.com/fire-damage-restoration/seattle-wa) - [Mold remediation — Seattle, WA](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/seattle-wa) - [Water damage restoration — Charleston, SC](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/charleston-sc) - [Mold remediation — Charleston, SC](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/charleston-sc) - [Water damage restoration — Denver, CO](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/denver-co) - [Mold remediation — Denver, CO](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/denver-co) - [Water damage restoration — Portland, OR](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/portland-or) - [Mold remediation — Portland, OR](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/portland-or) - [Water damage restoration — Minneapolis, MN](https://disasterstatus.com/water-damage-restoration/minneapolis-mn) - [Mold remediation — Minneapolis, MN](https://disasterstatus.com/mold-remediation/minneapolis-mn) ## Data & feeds - [Data & reuse](https://disasterstatus.com/data): What data we publish, where it comes from, and the reuse policy. - [Live events feed](https://disasterstatus.com/api/events.json): JSON feed of the events on the live board. - [US disaster statistics](https://disasterstatus.com/statistics): FEMA declarations, NFIP flood claims, severe weather, hurricanes, wildfire, and FEMA aid — each dataset is downloadable at https://disasterstatus.com/statistics/data/.json and https://disasterstatus.com/statistics/data/.csv. - [Sitemap index](https://disasterstatus.com/sitemap.xml) - [Events sitemap](https://disasterstatus.com/sitemap-events.xml) - [Geo sitemap](https://disasterstatus.com/sitemap-geo.xml) ## Contact & attribution - Quote freely with attribution: credit "DisasterStatus" and link to the cited page (or https://disasterstatus.com). - 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