FEMA's Disaster Declaration Process : A Primer

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Explains Presidential, Congressional, and gubernatorial roles in the FEMA disaster declaration procedure. Reviews preliminary damage assessments, addresses factors considered for public and individ...

Explains Presidential, Congressional, and gubernatorial roles in the FEMA disaster declaration procedure. Reviews preliminary damage assessments, addresses factors considered for public and individual assistance in major disaster declarations, and outlines Congressional considerations for the declaration process.

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