FEMA PROVIDES ADDITIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDS TO HELP HOMEOWNERS
REBUILD AFTER DISASTERS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210614/fema-provides-additional-hazard-mitigation-funds-help-homeowners-rebuild]


Release Date: 
June 14, 2021 

WASHINGTON -- FEMA is providing mitigation assistance to
homeowners to help them rebuild their homes stronger following
disaster damage, as part of the agency’s commitment to make
communities stronger and increase resilience from the impacts of
climate change. 

The additional funding will help eligible homeowners in areas covered
by presidential disaster declarations repair their homes in ways that
will reduce the likelihood of future disaster damage.

Homeowners who are approved for home repair assistance through the
agency’s Individuals and Households Program may receive additional
funds for several mitigation measures
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/hazard-mitigation-under-individuals-and-households-program].
Funding for mitigation measures will be awarded for owner-occupied
primary residences with specific damaged items and causes of damage.
This additional assistance is available for all disasters declared on
or after May 26, 2021. FEMA will notify applicants if they have
received mitigation funds as part of their assistance.

Because disasters can happen unexpectedly, taking steps to strengthen,
repair and rebuild is vital for community and personal resilience.
The following mitigation measures may now be covered for eligible
applicants:

 	* Repairing a roof to withstand higher wind speed and help prevent
water infiltration.
 	* Elevating a water heater or furnace to avoid future flood damage.
 	* Elevating or moving an electrical panel to avoid future flood
damage.

These measures will allow homeowners to rebuild in ways that make
their homes more resilient to severe weather events, reducing disaster
suffering and the likelihood future federal assistance will be needed.