This map shows counties that have requested federal disaster support. Assistance Available Under Emergency Declarations:Public Assistance (PA)
– Only Categories A (debris removal) and B (emergency protective
measures) may be authorized under an emergency declaration.Categories
C-G (permanent work) are not available under an emergency declaration.
Emergency declarations often include only Category B and will typically
be limited to DFA, absent damage assessments showing significant need
for financial assistance. This assistance is generally provided on a
75% federal, 25% non-federal cost sharing basis.Individual Assistance (IA)
– The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) is the only form of IA
that may be authorized under an emergency declaration.Authorization of
IHP under an emergency is rare. Housing Assistance under IHP is
provided at a 100% federal share, while Other Needs Assistance under IHP
requires a 25% non-federal cost share.