FEMA's HURREVAC Hurricane Planning Tool Faces Contract Lapse, Risking Accessibility

The HURREVAC tool, essential for hurricane evacuation planning, will soon be inaccessible due to a lapsed federal contract. Owned by FEMA and administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, the contract remains unrenewed, impacting access to vital storm surge data and training resources for emergency managers ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Published Mar 25, 2026

The HURREVAC tool, used by meteorologists and emergency managers for hurricane evacuation planning, is at risk of becoming inaccessible due to a lapsed federal contract. This web-based tool, owned by FEMA and administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, allows officials to simulate hurricanes and assess storm surge impacts.

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The International Association of Emergency Managers has warned that the disruption could hinder preparedness as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season approaches. FEMA has struggled to secure a new cooperative agreement amid lengthy approval processes. Without access, emergency managers may face challenges in training and real-time decision-making during storms.