About FEMA
Recovery
The task of rebuilding after a disaster can take months, even years. Not only services and infrastructure, not only the facilities and operations, but the lives and livelihoods of many thousands of people may be affected. Federal loans and grants can help. Funds are used to rebuild homes, businesses and public facilities, to clear debris and repair roads and bridges, and to restore water, sewer and other essential services.
Federal disaster assistance
A governor can request three types of federal assistance:
- Individual assistance for individuals, families, farmers and businesses -- loans and grants, emergency housing, tax relief and unemployment assistance.
- Public assistance for states, local communities and nonprofit groups -- financial assistance to restore public systems and facilities.
- Matching mitigation funds for states and local communities for projects that eliminate or reduce an area's vulnerability to a hazard.
Last Modified: Sunday, 01-Apr-2007 15:53:26 EDT