Thursday, September 2, 2010
Federal Aid Programs For The State Of North Carolina Emergency
Release Date: September 2, 2010
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Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s emergency declaration issued for North Carolina.
Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
•FEMA is authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas.
•Specifically, FEMA is authorized to provide emergency protective measures (Category B), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program at 75 percent Federal funding.