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Learn about FEMA's disaster relief programs including financial assistance, mitigation, individual aid, and government support. Find out eligibility criteria and the steps to access help during emergencies.
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Objectives Brief FEMA 101 2006 Hurricane Season
The Stafford Act As amended by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000
Planning Federal Response Recovery Programs Mitigation Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO)
Local Government State Government FEMA
Under the law….. When the Governor asks. And the President says yes.
Emergency Teams Equipment & Supplies Technical Assistance Operating Facilities Financial Assistance FEMA Response Operations
Individuals and Households Infrastructure Mitigation FEMA Assistance
Individual Assistance Programs • Individuals and Households Program (IHP) • SBA Loans and USDA Loans • Other Needs Assistance (ONA) • Crisis Counseling • Unemployment Assistance • Disaster Legal Services • IRS Assistance and others • Only way in – 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or on-line
State governments and agencies Local governments Political subdivisions Native American tribes Certain Private Non-Profits Supplementary assistance to Public Assistance Program
Result of the disaster Located in a designated area Legal responsibility of the applicant Eligible Work
Other Requirements • NEPA • Wetlands Protection Act • Endangered Species Act • Historic Preservation Act • Floodplain Management Act • Coastal Barriers Resources Act
Pre-disaster Mitigation Section 404 Section 406 Mitigation
FEMA Assistance: • Is supplemental • No duplication • Follow your rules • Needs documentation • You have to insure it • Guided by 44 CFR
More Sooner Closer Safely 2006 Hurricane Season
2006 Hurricane CONOPS plan Specific Planning (SAR, DLA, etc.) More Stuff (Supplies and Equipment) NRCC upgrade and planning 2006 Hurricane Season
DCO/DCE assigned to each FEMA Region Pre-scripted Mission Assignments (DOD, etc.) Staffing Increases Incident Management Handbook 2006 Hurricane Season
Federal Incident Response Support Teams ERT-N planning, training and equipment Common Operating Picture (COP) Situational Awareness Teams 2006 Hurricane Season
Partnership with Preparedness PFO and FCO Training Regional Exercises NRP and other documents updates 2006 Hurricane Season
WH/HSC Critical Issues Communications Planning Recovery Issues Catastrophic Planning 2006 Hurricane Season