FEMA FEMA Individual Assistance Programs

Question 1

What is FEMA's Individuals and Households Program (IHP)?

Accepted Answer

A program providing financial and direct services to disaster survivors who cannot meet basic needs

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A program for federal employee disaster benefits

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A homeowner's insurance replacement program

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A FEMA staff housing allocation program

Question 2

Which component of FEMA's IHP provides funds for temporary housing after a disaster?

Accepted Answer

Housing Assistance (HA)

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Other Needs Assistance (ONA)

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Public Assistance (PA)

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Question 3

What is the maximum IHP Housing Assistance amount adjusted for annually by FEMA?

Accepted Answer

It is adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) each year

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It is a fixed $10,000 that never changes

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It is determined solely by the state governor

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It is unlimited based on need

Question 4

What does FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program provide?

Accepted Answer

Temporary hotel or motel accommodations for disaster survivors who cannot return to their homes

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Long-term housing vouchers

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Mobile home units only

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Assistance for federal employees displaced by disasters

Question 5

To be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance, a survivor's home must be their:

Accepted Answer

Primary residence

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Second home or vacation property

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Investment property

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Any property they own

Question 6

What is FEMA's role when a survivor has insurance coverage for their disaster losses?

Accepted Answer

FEMA may provide assistance for needs not covered by insurance after the insurance claim is settled

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FEMA pays first and recovers from the insurance company later

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FEMA denies all assistance to insured survivors

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FEMA replaces the insurance policy entirely