FEMA Individual Assistance Program Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of FEMA's Individual Assistance (IA) program?
Answer: To provide financial and direct services to eligible disaster survivors
The Individual Assistance program provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster who have unmet needs.
Which FEMA program provides grants to help disaster survivors with housing and other disaster-related needs?
Answer: Individuals and Households Program (IHP)
The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) is the primary FEMA grant program that provides financial and direct services to eligible disaster survivors for housing and other disaster-related needs.
What is the maximum amount of financial assistance a household can receive under FEMA's Individuals and Households Program (IHP) for a single disaster?
Answer: It varies and is adjusted annually for inflation
The IHP maximum assistance amount is adjusted annually to account for inflation and is not a fixed dollar amount, ensuring it keeps pace with rising costs.
Under the Individual Assistance program, which of the following is NOT a component of the Individuals and Households Program (IHP)?
Answer: Crisis Counseling Assistance
Crisis Counseling Assistance is a separate FEMA program, not a component of IHP; IHP consists of Housing Assistance (HA) and Other Needs Assistance (ONA).
What must a disaster survivor do first to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance?
Answer: Register with FEMA through DisasterAssistance.gov, phone, or app
Survivors must register with FEMA through DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA mobile app, or by calling the FEMA helpline as the first step to accessing Individual Assistance.
Which legal authority primarily governs FEMA's Individual Assistance programs?
Answer: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act is the primary legal authority that governs FEMA's disaster assistance programs, including Individual Assistance.
What is the role of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the Individual Assistance program?
Answer: To provide a physical location where survivors can meet with FEMA and other agency representatives
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible facilities where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives and other agencies to get help applying for assistance and resolving issues.
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