What is the difference between a FEMA Public Assistance declaration and a FEMA Individual Assistance declaration?
Information about how a disaster declaration is requested is available at the FEMA Declaration Process Fact Sheet
Individual Assistance: Assistance for Individuals and Families
If your state or county has not received a declaration for Individual Assistance, local resources may be available to you. If you or anyone you know needs assistance, you may want to contact:
Public Assistance: Assistance for State and Local Government
A Public Assistance declaration makes federal funding available to:
- The state;
- Local governments;
- Indian Tribal governments and Alaska Native villages; and
- Certain private nonprofit organizations that provide services of a governmental nature.
Public Assistance funds are available on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair, replacement or restoration of facilities damaged by the disaster.
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