Resource Library for Individual Assistance

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This resource library provides information on policies, guidance, and other materials intended to help you understand FEMA's Individual Assistance programs.

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Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide

Since publishing the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) version 1.1 in May 2021, we've made several changes.

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Individuals and Households Program - Factsheet

FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides money and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by disaster who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs.

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Qualifying for Disaster Assistance: Citizenship and Immigration Status Flyer

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Asistencia de Alojamiento Transitorio

La Asistencia de Alojamiento Transitorio (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) ayuda a los sobrevivientes elegibles que solicitaron asistencia de FEMA, proporcionándoles un lugar seguro y temporal donde alojarse, como un hotel o un motel, hasta que puedan encontrar una solución de vivienda a corto o largo plazo.

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Quick Reference Guide Privately Owned Roads and Bridges

FEMA may provide money to repair a privately owned road or bridge damaged by a Presidentially declared disaster when it is the only way to reach your home.

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Quick Reference Guide Students Affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters

Students may receive assistance from FEMA for temporary housing and other uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs.

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Transitional Sheltering Assistance: FEMA Quick Reference Guide

Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) helps eligible survivors who applied for FEMA assistance by providing them with a safe, temporary place to stay, like a hotel or motel, until they can find a short or longer-term housing solution.

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Individuals and Households Program Other Needs Assistance Administrative Option Selection Form

FEMA Form FF-104-FY-21-114 (formerly FEMA Form 010-0-11). Instructions: This form must be completed and submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by November 30 every year.

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Serious Needs Assistance: FEMA Quick Reference Guide

Serious Needs Assistance helps survivors pay for pay for expenses related to a disaster, such as food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies.

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Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program Alternatives for a Tribal Nation

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Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program for Emergency Declarations

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