Release Date: March 19, 2008
Release Number: HQ-08-047Factsheet
» More Information on Missouri Severe Storms and Flooding
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bushs major disaster declaration issued for Missouri.
FEMA will provide direct federal assistance through a mission assignment to another federal agency - upon request of the state - when the state and local government certify they lack the capability to perform or contract for the requested work.
Examples of these measures include: installation of generators, installation of large plastic sheet roofing, and shoring or demolition of unsafe structures.
The State shall agree in advance to reimburse FEMA for the appropriate non-federal share of the work including the overhead of the federal agency assigned the task.
FEMA coordinates the federal governments role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Friday, 21-Mar-2008 14:14:16