Access to impact data after a disaster is crucial for effective housing repair, recovery, and resource allocation. The Florida Housing Coalition, in partnership with Texas Appleseed, has developed interactive disaster housing dashboards using OpenFEMA data.
These dashboards provide:
Each dashboard visualizes and provides access to OpenFEMA aggregated data from FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) program for specific declared disasters. The dashboards give you the ability to quickly assess damage levels, property types and social factors – such as renters or owners, income and age – by county or zip code. With active disasters, FEMA updates their database weekly. The disaster housing dashboards will be updated accordingly.
Analyzing local data and coordinating among multiple entities to support effective strategic recovery is enormously challenging. The Coalition can offer support for local governments – from committees, GIS teams, community and housing development and human services departments, as well as disaster case management companies, state agencies, associations, non-profit providers and long-term recovery groups.
Navigating disaster recovery data can be complex, but our interactive dashboards simplify the process—helping you quickly assess housing damage, identify vulnerable populations, and access critical recovery insights. With just a few clicks, you can filter data by geography, damage levels, income brackets, and housing types to pinpoint areas in need of support. Whether you’re a local government official, emergency manager, or nonprofit leader, these dashboards provide the tools to make informed decisions and drive recovery efforts more efficiently. Follow the steps below to explore disaster impacts in your community and download the data you need.
For a detailed walkthrough on how to navigate and use the dashboards, watch our on-demand webinar. Click below to access the recording and learn how to maximize these tools for your recovery efforts.
Easily navigate the dashboards to analyze disaster impacts, assess housing needs, and support recovery efforts. Follow these steps to refine your search and extract the data you need:
Before accessing the dashboards, we recommend downloading this handy quick start guide containing dashboard usage tips and tricks.
Click on any dashboard below to explore disaster impact data. The dashboards are hosted on Tableau and will open in a new window for full interactive functionality. Use the filters to refine your search and download key insights to support your recovery efforts.
Please note: OpenFEMA is a valuable resource for planning. However, because the intake process and forms are complex, the data in the dashboard should be considered “diagnostic” not definitive.
If you have further questions, we are to help. Please contact CJ Reynolds, Director, Resilience and Recovery, at reynolds@flhousing.org.
The Disaster Housing Dashboards are interactive tools created by the Florida Housing Coalition in partnership with Texas Appleseed. They provide real-time FEMA disaster impact data to help communities plan recovery efforts, identify vulnerable populations, and allocate resources effectively.
The dashboards are designed for local governments, emergency management teams, nonprofit housing organizations, legal aid groups, and researchers looking to analyze post-disaster housing impacts and support recovery initiatives.
The dashboards display FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) program data, including:
You can access the dashboards directly from this page by clicking the tile of the disaster above. They are hosted on Tableau and provide interactive data visualization tools.
For active disasters, FEMA updates data weekly. The dashboards reflect these updates automatically. For past disasters, data remains static.
Yes! You can filter by county, zip code, income level, renter/homeowner status, housing type, and more to tailor the data to your needs.
Absolutely! You can export reports in EXCEL, CSV, PPT, or image format for deeper analysis.
FEMA updates application statuses as cases progress, so numbers may increase or decrease based on approvals, denials, and data corrections.
This indicates that a FEMA applicant could not prove homeownership, which is a common issue for heirs’ property owners (people who inherited homes but lack legal deeds).
Damage levels are based on FEMA inspector-verified losses and categorized using HUD’s unmet needs criteria:
Yes! Renters may qualify for temporary housing assistance and personal property replacement, but not for home repairs (which are for homeowners only).
A “pending” status means FEMA is reviewing the application and has not yet made a final determination.
If you need help navigating the dashboards or interpreting the data, reach out to the Florida Housing Coalition for technical assistance.
Email: reynolds@flhousing.org
Yes! We can help generate reports, analyze data, and provide insights for local governments, nonprofits, and recovery organizations.
Yes! Legal aid organizations can use the dashboards to identify at-risk communities and support homeowners facing title challenges. Contact us for additional resources.
