FEMA Emergency Management Declaration – District of Columbia (DC) Sewer Line Collapse

FEMA Alert
February 20, 2026

FEMA has issued an Emergency Management Declaration for the District of Columbia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a sewer line collapse beginning January 19, 2026 and continuing.  The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

  • District of Columbia

 

District of Columbia (DC) Sewer Line Collapse (EM-3643-DC)

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for the District of Columbia

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies