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  1. Apr 25, 2023 · The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207 (the Stafford Act) §401 states in part that: "All requests for a declaration by the President that a major disaster exists shall be made by the Governor of the affected State." A State also includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin ...

  2. A GUIDE TO THE DISASTER DECLARATION PROCESS AND FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE. Local and State governments share the responsibility for protecting their citizens from disasters, and for helping them to recover when a disaster strikes. In some cases, a disaster is beyond the capabilities of the State and local government to respond.

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  3. Jun 13, 2018 · There are two primary types of major disaster declarations: Individual Assistance (IA), which provides grants and other aid to households, and Public Assistance (PA), which provides grants to state, county and municipal governments.The process for both is generally the same.

  4. Nov 12, 2014 · The disaster declaration procedure is foremost a process that preserves the discretion of the governor or tribal leader to request assistance and the President to decide to grant, or not to grant, supplemental help.

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  6. The Declaration Process Objectives At the completion of this unit, you will be able to: 1. Diagram the process of applying for a Federal disaster declaration. 2. Differentiate between a governor’s request and an expedited request, listing the conditions for each. 3. Use job aids to complete the application for a Federal disaster declaration ...

  7. Aug 30, 2021 · What is the disaster declaration process? There are two types of disaster declarations: emergency and major disaster. Both require the approval of the president. In most cases, governors must submit requests for assistance. Those requests must confirm that dealing with the disaster is beyond the capabilities of state and local governments.

  8. www.recoverslo.org › en › resourcesGeneralFEMA Fact Sheet Template

    This fact sheet is intended to provide general information regarding the Stafford Act declaration process. All emergency and major disaster declarations are made solely at the discretion of the President of the United States. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207 (the Stafford Act) §401 ...