What assistance is there for Rita victims?
The two primary federal programs available in a disaster include FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low interest loan program. Assistance through the IHP Program may help pay for repairs or for temporary housing while people plan what to do next. The Program provides money and services to people in the disaster area when losses are not covered by insurance and property has been damaged or destroyed. Grants may be available for personal property not covered by insurance. Low-interest SBA disaster loans may also be available to help homeowners, renters, business owners and non-profit organizations that suffered losses from this disaster. In addition, those affected by Hurricane Rita may be eligible for FEMA’s Expedited Assistance Program.
