How to Use the FEMA MCP in Claude

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large FEMA datasets?

The desktop app requests paginated chunks using tools like getdisasterapplications to prevent memory issues. Your agent handles the pagination behind the scenes, presenting you with clean summaries instead of raw JSON dumps.

Q: Is my FEMA query data safe when using Claude Desktop?

All queries targeting getregistrationintake run locally through your desktop client before hitting the public OpenFEMA API. Your specific regional lookup parameters and local configuration keys are never sent to third-party servers, keeping your agency tracking private.

Pull real-time disaster declarations and housing program metrics directly into Claude Desktop using this native MCP connection.

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Track Active Disaster Declarations in Claude Desktop

Stop scraping federal disaster PDF reports when a crisis hits. This MCP Server lets your local Claude Desktop app query the OpenFEMA API directly so you can see active declarations and regional boundaries inside your chat. Your agent calls `list_disaster_declarations` to pinpoint affected counties and matches them against `get_fema_regions` to identify coordinating offices. Claude Desktop formats these complex regional boundaries into clean, readable lists right in your sidebar.

Map Emergency Agencies and Web Centers

When coordinating local response efforts, you need verified contact details instantly. Claude Desktop uses these tools to locate regional offices and web centers, putting active operational endpoints directly into your conversations. The desktop agent queries `get_emergency_agencies` and `get_fema_web_centers` to pull active physical locations and state-level contacts. It maps out where physical relief operations are concentrated, bypassing slow web searches during critical response windows.

Analyze Housing and Grant Allocations

Track where federal recovery dollars are actually landing. This toolset lets Claude Desktop inspect public assistance applicants and hazard mitigation project pipelines without leaving your workspace. By calling `get_hazard_mitigation_grants` and `get_housing_assistance`, your desktop agent extracts real financial allocations and program participation rates. You can cross-reference these numbers with `get_public_assistance_applicants` to analyze municipal funding gaps in real time.

Setup guide

Set up FEMA MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The FEMA MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the FEMA MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under fema-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fema-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about FEMA MCP in Claude Desktop

Look, it's simple: open your local Claude Desktop configuration file and add the server configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you restart the app, the desktop agent will automatically discover the OpenFEMA tools and let you query active incidents.

No, the tools require an active internet connection to reach live federal endpoints. Your desktop agent will throw an error if the API is unreachable or if your local machine loses connection during a storm.

The desktop app requests paginated chunks using tools like `get_disaster_applications` to prevent memory issues. Your agent handles the pagination behind the scenes, presenting you with clean summaries instead of raw JSON dumps.

Yes, you can connect this remote MCP server as a custom connector in your browser settings. This allows you to query `get_individuals_program` or `get_registration_intake` directly in your web chats without running local code.

All queries targeting `get_registration_intake` run locally through your desktop client before hitting the public OpenFEMA API. Your specific regional lookup parameters and local configuration keys are never sent to third-party servers, keeping your agency tracking private.

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