- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Federal disaster aid process
- Creator:
- Georgia Emergency Management Agency
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Emergency Management Agency
- Date of Original:
- 2018
- Subject:
- Georgia Emergency Management Agency--Rules and practice
Disaster relief--Government policy--Georgia
Emergency management--Government policy--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
flow charts - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- OCLC 1262134103
NZ MMS ID 9922488376002931
Call Number G630.E38 M1 2018 F4 - Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bg630-pe38-bm1-b2018-bf4-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bg630-pe38-bm1-b2018-bf4-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
GEMA/HS QUICK GUIDE
GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY
FEDERAL DISASTER AID PROCESS
When disaster strikes, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency works with local, state and federal partners to coordinate efforts throughout the
preparedness, response and recovery process.
WHAT HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING A DISASTER?
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GEMA/HS field coordinators contact
local emergency management agency
officials regarding potential resources needed for disaster
areas
Based on reports from EMAs, GEMA/HS coordinates with the
Office of the Governor regarding the need
for a state emergency declaration
Based on estimated financial impact of damages, GEMA/HS coordinates with FEMA and local authorities to conduct preliminary damage assessments and determine if damages exceed federal monetary thresholds
Upon approval of a federal declaration, federal resources are made available and could result in individual assistance
and/or public assistance to impacted
communities
Local EMAs are responsible for reporting damages and requesting state assistance through
GEMA/HS
When the Governor declares a state of emergency, state resources may be
deployed to support local governments
If damages exceed the threshold, the Governor may request a federal disaster declaration from the
President
INDIVIDUAL
PUBLIC
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Housing assistance, including temporary housing, repair, replacement, and semi-permanent or permanent housing construction
Individual household programs help replace household items, furniture and clothing
Other needs assistance including personal property and other items
Grant assistance for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement or restoration of certain disasterdamaged public facilities and certain non-profit
facilities
Hazard mitigation may be made available to help communities take measures to reduce or eliminate
future risks to life and property
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1-800-TRY-GEMA