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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.

In April 2024, FEMA disaster assistance was made available to the citizens of Micronesia, Marshall Islands and Palau.
In March 2024, we updated regulations to streamline disaster assistance programs.
In October 2023, we expanded the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program to be available for people affected by emergencies as well as major disaster declarations.

In July 2022, we released guidance on the importance of formal agreements as tools for developing effective and actionable agreements prior to an incident.
In April 2022, we began allowing for timeline extensions to Disaster Case Management Programs for survivors who need more help on their road to recovery.
In September 2021, we began efforts to ensure fairness and support for all communities in our programs.
In July 2021, we updated our policy on temporary housing for people affected by disasters.

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