What is FEMA doing to assist pre-disaster owners whose homes are still being rebuilt?
Housing assistance under Section 408 of the Stafford Act is temporary by statute, regulation and design. To support the intent of the program and deliver the best possible customer service to eligible applicants, FEMA provides additional assistance to move individuals and families towards self sufficiency. The programs are designed with the expectation that applicants have a responsibility to take charge of their own recovery by utilizing temporary disaster assistance, either financial or direct, to repair, replace or locate alternate housing.
