Many of the services or assistance disaster victims need are available from a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC helps community members meet face-to-face with represented federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies. The centers are established after the President declares a major disaster area. If a DRC is not established,...
Important records such as driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and insurance papers often are lost or damaged in a disaster. It is important to replace these as soon as possible because obtaining replacements may take weeks
or months.
A variety of disaster assistance is available to homeowners, farmers, and businesses with property damage. Lending agencies may make loans for home repair, home improvement, equipment repair or replacement, etc.
Federal and state assistance may be available if the governor declares the community a disaster area. Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC)...
The Disaster Relief Act of 1974 initially established the Federal Disaster Assistance Program. It outlines the policies of the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) and describes the procedures for requesting
FEMA grants. After the governor declares a disaster area or an emergency and requests federal aid, the President can direct...