NACo Legislative Analysis: Impacts of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
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Reports & ToolkitsNew federal disaster legislation makes modifications to FEMA programs to better assist local communities as they prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from disasters.NACo Legislative Analysis: Impacts of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018November 13, 2018November 13, 2018, 2:45 pm
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NACo Legislative Analysis: Impacts of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018
New federal disaster legislation makes modifications to FEMA programs to better assist local communities as they prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from disasters.
In a major win for counties, the legislation prohibits FEMA from attempting to recoup any aid provided more than three years after the date of its release.
New federal disaster legislation makes modifications to FEMA programs to better assist local communities as they prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from disasters.2018-11-13Reports & Toolkits2019-02-20
New federal disaster legislation makes modifications to FEMA programs to better assist local communities as they prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from disasters.
In a major win for counties, the legislation prohibits FEMA from attempting to recoup any aid provided more than three years after the date of its release.
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