Is an API Key required for OpenFEMA?

No, OpenFEMA data is public. However, using an API Key is recommended for heavy users to ensure higher rate limits and consistent access.

What types of disasters are included in the data?

The database includes all incidents resulting in a federal declaration, such as floods, hurricanes, fires, snowstorms, and severe storms.

How can I filter results by state?

Use the `filter` parameter with OData syntax, for example: `state eq 'CA'` to retrieve records only for California.

FEMA MCP Server for Cursor 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About FEMA MCP Server

Connect to the OpenFEMA public database through any AI agent and gain instant access to official data regarding disasters, emergency management, and federal assistance programs.

Cursor's Agent mode turns FEMA into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from FEMA and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Disaster Tracking — List official FEMA disaster declarations since 1953 and fetch detailed metadata for specific incidents natively
Emergency Orchestration — List emergency management agencies by state to verify local coordination contacts flawlessly
Assistance Analysis — Query housing assistance program data and individual assistance registrations to analyze recovery efforts natively
Grant Inspection — Access hazard mitigation assistance projects and grant details to monitor community safety investments flawlessly
Regional Insights — List official FEMA regions and web center locations to understand federal jurisdictional boundaries synchronously
Public Data Access — Retrieve raw structured data from the official U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency API without complex manual exports

The FEMA MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect FEMA to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the FEMA MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using FEMA

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FEMA, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the FEMA MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with FEMA through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

FEMA + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the FEMA MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

FEMA MCP Tools for Cursor (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect FEMA to Cursor via MCP:

get_disaster_applications

Get statistics on disaster assistance applications

get_emergency_agencies

List emergency management agencies by state

get_fema_regions

List official FEMA regions

get_fema_web_centers

List FEMA web center locations

get_hazard_mitigation_grants

Get data on hazard mitigation assistance projects

get_housing_assistance

Get data regarding FEMA housing assistance programs

get_individuals_program

Get data on individuals and households program registrations

get_me

Get current API status

get_public_assistance_applicants

List applicants for FEMA public assistance

get_registration_intake

Get data from individual and household program registrations

list_disaster_declarations

List recent official FEMA disaster declarations

Example Prompts for FEMA in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with FEMA immediately.

"List recent disaster declarations in Florida."

"Get emergency management agency info for California."

"Show hazard mitigation projects in Texas."

Troubleshooting FEMA MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting FEMA to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

FEMA + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating FEMA MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.