Would a drought qualify for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration or Declaration of Emergency?
Generally, no. Major Disaster Declarations and Declarations of Emergency are for natural or manmade disasters that cause physical damage to public infrastructure and personal property. A secondary event, caused by drought conditions, might be eligible for some type of FEMA assistance. An example of this might be a major fire that threatens structures or impacts a community. Most, but not all, federal assistance is in the form of low interest loans to cover expenses, like the Small Business Administration’s program.
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