FEMA reorganizes its disaster assistance initiatives, increasing funding, setting up a housing fund, and streamlining the application process.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced significant changes to its disaster assistance programs in response to increasing climate-related disasters. The overhaul includes expanding access to $750 of immediate financial aid per person, establishing a new fund for immediate housing, and eliminating documentation requirements for displaced victims. These changes aim to address the disjointed and often overwhelming federal disaster response and improve the speed and effectiveness of disaster recovery.

January 19, 2024
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