DISASTER! - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ...

U.S. are declared. In severe disasters, the government (FEMA) steps in andprovides people with ...• Temporary housing (several components available to meethousing needs of victims)- Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program (if evicted)- Rental Assistance (if dwelling unlivable)- Minimal Repair Program- Mobile Homes or Other readily fabricated dwellings(may be set up when all other options are exhausted)• Counseling• Low interest loans and grants• Businesses and farms are eligible for aid through FEMAFEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers - FEMA will set up DRCs at localschools and municipal buildings to manually process applications andwhere people can meet face-to-face with agencies to ...• Discuss their disaster-related needs.• Get information about disaster assistance programs.• Teleregister for assistance.• Learn about measures for rebuilding that can eliminateor reduce risk of future loss (mitigation tips).• Learn how to complete Small Business Administration(SBA) loan application (same form used to qualify allindividuals for low cost loans or grants, including repairor replacement of damaged homes & furnishings).• Request status of their Disaster Housing Application.Or people can apply for assistance with DRC by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.Also check out FEMA’s site at www.DisasterAssistance.govLong-term shelter - If your home is damaged or destroyed or you’re forcedto leave due to on-going threats (like mudslides or flooding), you may needto find temporary or permanent living quarters. This could mean staying ina public shelter or hotel, living with friends or relatives, or renting a homeor apartment. During a major disaster, FEMA and the Red Cross offer someassistance but you may be on your own in some cases.I lost my job (in U.S.) - People who lose their job due to a disaster mayapply for weekly benefits using Disaster Unemployment Assistance(DUA). You can call 1-800-621-FEMA (TTY: 1-800-462-7585) or yourlocal unemployment office for registration information.Legal help (in U.S.) - Local members of the American Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Division offer free legal counseling to low-incomewww.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325147