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7530 Little Road New Port Richey , FL 34654 Office 727-847-8959 Fax 727-847-8004
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State & Federal Assistance
In the wake of a major disaster impacting our area, a federal
disaster declaration will most likely be made which triggers
these recovery programs into action. Information will be
disseminated through the radio and television media, as well
as through newspapers, concerning how citizens and
businesses can apply for the various forms of individual
assistance they may need in their recovery efforts.
Two programs have been established to assist state and local
governments, businesses and individuals to recover from the
impacts of disasters.
Individual Assistance (IA)
Includes a wide range of programs aimed at assisting
individuals and businesses in recovery efforts (but not limited
to) Small Business Administration, Disaster Unemployment
Assistance, Farm Service Agency, Temporary Housing,
Disaster Recovery Centers and Crisis Counseling.
Public Assistance (PA)
Supplements the efforts of state and local governments to
return the disaster area to pre-disaster conditions. These
efforts primarily address the repair and restoration of public
facilities, infrastructure or services which have been damaged
or destroyed. Types of Public Assistance include debris
removal, emergency protective measures, roads and bridges,
water control facilities, buildings and equipment, utilities and
parks, recreation facilities and other items.