How to Use the FEMA MCP in Windsurf

Use the FEMA MCP server in Windsurf to pull live disaster data and automate your emergency response planning directly in your editor.

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Connect FEMA MCP to Windsurf

Create your Vinkius account to connect FEMA to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Automate disaster data retrieval in Windsurf

Cascade can now pull live numbers from the OpenFEMA API without you leaving your codebase. You simply ask for a report, and the agent uses `list_disaster_declarations` and `get_disaster_applications` to aggregate the latest figures. This bypasses the need for manual browser lookups. By chaining these tools, your agent builds a clear picture of active incidents and regional response status in seconds.

Track mitigation funding with Windsurf

You can monitor long-term recovery efforts by querying `get_hazard_mitigation_grants` directly through your Windsurf environment. It allows you to track project status against specific regional criteria. This gives you immediate insight into how federal dollars move through the system. You get raw data that helps you verify if local infrastructure projects meet the necessary compliance standards.

Monitor assistance programs in Windsurf

Your agent can now dig into individual program metrics using `get_housing_assistance` and `get_individuals_program`. It fetches the exact registration data you need to model community impact. This removes the guesswork from your analysis. You get a direct feed of current application intake stats that updates the moment you run your query.

Setup guide

Set up FEMA MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the FEMA MCP

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

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my FEMA payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the FEMA tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about FEMA MCP in Windsurf

The server connects directly to your Windsurf instance via the MCP protocol. It acts as a data bridge, letting you pull live OpenFEMA records into your workspace for immediate analysis.

Yes. You can instruct your agent to run recurring checks using the available toolset. It handles the data retrieval so you can focus on writing your reports.

No. The server only transmits the specific parameters required for your API call. Your local source code and project history remain strictly on your machine.

Vinkius manages the connection details once you provide your endpoint token. You simply configure the server in your MCP settings and the agent handles the rest.

Your queries involve public disaster assistance statistics and grant records. The server uses an ephemeral sandbox to process these requests, ensuring no persistent local logs of your private data exist.

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