There are many resources for disaster assistance, but most important is disaster planning. It cannot be understated how important disaster planning is and these links will help guide you through both personal and federal disaster planning. The most widely known disaster program is the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
- Planning Assistance to States Webinar NEW (October 12, 2018)
- Continuing Authorities Programs (CAP) Cheat Sheet NEW (October 12, 2018)
- UN Climate Change Report: Summary for Policymakers NEW (October 8, 2018)
- CRS: Army Corps of Engineers Annual and Supplemental Appropriations: Issues for Congress NEW (October 1, 2018)
- CRS: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Process NEW (September 25, 2018)
- Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program_Congressional Research Service_2018
- CRS: Private Flood Insurance and the National Flood Insurance Program (July 2, 2018)
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- NFIP CRS Insight (April 25, 2018)
- CRS: Federal Procurement Law & Natural Disasters (December 14, 2017)
- CRS Analysis: 21st Century Flood Reform Act (H.R. 2874): Reforming the National Flood Insurance Program
- CRS: The NFIP & Other Federal Disaster Assistance Programs Available to Individuals & Households After a Flood
- FEMA Study on NFIP Privatization
- The National Flood Insurance Program: Financial Soundness and Affordability
- HUD's Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program
- Post-Disaster Debris Management (CRS) (September 2017)
- Federal Response and Disaster Programs Summarized (July 2017)
- Disaster Relief Fund Expenditures FY 2000-2015 (April 2017)
- Insurance Against Extreme Events Short Term Incentives, Long-Term Strategies
- Ready.gov (Hurricane/disaster preparedness)
- State by State info on disaster payments and contacts (March 2017)
