Federal Aid Programs for the Commonwealth of Virginia
HQ-18-178-FactSheet
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Assistance for Commonwealth and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health. Emergency protective measures assistance is available to Commonwealth and eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis. (Source: FEMA funded, Commonwealth administered.)
Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas, and similar publicly owned property, as well as certain private non-profit organizations engaged in community service activities. (Source: FEMA funded, Commonwealth
Payment of not more than 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects undertaken by Commonwealth, tribal, and local governments to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters. (Source: FEMA funded, Commonwealth administered)
How to Apply for Assistance:
Application procedures for Commonwealth and local governments will be explained at a series of applicant briefings, with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the Commonwealth from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.
FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters.
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia
December 18, 2018 - 16:44