Fact Sheets
After you apply for disaster assistance you should stay in touch with FEMA to update application details with changes or missing information. After a disaster, you may have moved, or discovered additional damage. It is critical to keep FEMA advised of any changes to your situation. Missing or outdated materials could delay getting help.
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President Biden recently signed a package of spending bills that included the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024. Under this change of law, COFA citizens who were affected by the August wildfires on Maui are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and other federal benefits. Among them are citizens of the Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
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FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency may provide two types of assistance following a presidential disaster declaration: Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. Both programs are independent from each other.
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In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. A good guideline: apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll be eligible.
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Do you have concerns about FEMA assistance and how it may affect your other federal benefits? There is no need to worry. Accepting FEMA assistance does not interrupt or affect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federal benefits. Also, FEMA assistance grants are not taxable income.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency may provide two types of assistance following a presidential disaster declaration: Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. Both programs are independent from each other.
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In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. A good guideline: apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll be eligible.
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Claimants may appeal their determination amounts outlined in their final Letter of Determination (LOD). Please carefully read the information below on how to initiate an appeal.
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Maine residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place January 9–13 should keep in mind that FEMA can only provide funding to make homes safe, accessible and functional. Survivors in the following counties are eligible to apply: Cumberland, Hancock, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington and York.
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