Individual Assistance Resource Library
The Individual Assistance (IA) Resource Library contains general information about policies, guidance and publications related to FEMA’s IA programs.
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Frequently Used Fact Sheets
Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial assistance and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by disaster who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs.
A FEMA home inspection is part of the process for verifying disaster-caused damage and loss, as well as helping to determine federal assistance options available for applicants.
FEMA is committed to providing equal access to all for disaster recovery resources and assistance.
FEMA Mass Care and Emergency Assistance may support disaster-affected and host-state governments by providing life-sustaining services and resources to disaster survivors/evacuees and their household pets and service animals.
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The Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide (IAPPG) version 1.1 consolidates information on Individual Assistance (IA) programs offered by FEMA to a state, local, territorial or tribal governments affected by a disaster.
To view previous versions of the IAPPG, use the "Filter by Topic" dropdown and select "Archived."
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FEMA provides flexibility for survivors who apply to FEMA after the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has ended.
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FEMA provides help for homeowners who had damage to their homes before the disaster.
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Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate housing needs.
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Survivors have the right to appeal any FEMA decision or award amount.
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Comprehensive binder of all FEMA Quick Reference Guides
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FEMA can help eligible survivors repair or replace appliances, clothing, furniture, computers, essential tools, and accessibility-related items damaged by a disaster.
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FEMA may provide assistance to underinsured survivors to help pay for disaster-related costs that insurance doesn’t cover.
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In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, people have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration during their recovery process.
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FEMA can help eligible survivors who are still unable to live in their home and need to extend their stay in FEMA-supported temporary housing. FEMA will work closely with survivors to understand their temporary housing needs and connect them with additional resources to help them more fully recover.
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