Disaster relief · Bethel Census Area, AK
Disaster declarations and IRS tax relief in Bethel Census Area, Alaska
Yes: FEMA lists 1 federal disaster declaration for Bethel Census Area since October 30, 2024; the latest is DR-4893-AK (Severe Storms, Flooding, and Remnants of Typhoon Halong), declared October 22, 2025.
Disaster declarations and tax relief
Individual assistance for households: yes (DR-4893-AK); the last date to apply under DR-4893-AK was April 3, 2026.
IRS: no disaster tax relief notice since October 30, 2024 names Bethel Census Area.
Official notices, not advice. This page reports what FEMA and the IRS have published. Whether a postponed deadline or a FEMA program applies to you depends on where you live or do business and on your situation: check with the IRS or a tax professional, and apply for FEMA help only through DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA's official site.
FEMA declarations for Bethel Census Area
Federal disaster declarations since October 30, 2024 that include Bethel Census Area, newest first, with the programs FEMA declared for this county.
| Declaration | Type | Incident period | Declared | Programs here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4893-AK Severe Storms, Flooding, and Remnants of Typhoon Halong | Major disaster Flood | Oct 8, 2025 – Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | Individual aid: yes Public aid: yes Mitigation: no |
IRS tax relief for Bethel Census Area
No IRS disaster notice since October 30, 2024 names Bethel Census Area in a list we can read. 1 notice for Alaska names areas we could not match to counties automatically: AK-2025-04. See all notices for Alaska.
Official links
- DisasterAssistance.gov: FEMA's official site to apply for individual assistance or check an application.
- IRS: Tax relief in disaster situations, the list of every IRS disaster notice, and the IRS FAQs for disaster victims.
Flood insurance in Alaska: NFIP home policies cost a median $382 a year (2,647 homes insured on August 31, 2026). Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. See flood insurance costs in Alaska.