FEMA FEMA Individual Assistance Programs 2

Question 1

What is FEMA's Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program?

Accepted Answer

Financial assistance for non-housing needs such as medical, dental, vehicle repair, and funeral expenses

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A grant program for local governments

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A low-interest loan program for businesses

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A food assistance program

Question 2

Which federal agency administers the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Department of Labor, in coordination with FEMA

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FEMA alone

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Question 3

What is a Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team?

Accepted Answer

FEMA personnel who go door-to-door in affected areas to help survivors register and access assistance

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A FEMA call center team

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A volunteer organization independent of FEMA

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A state-only program

Question 4

Which program provides crisis counseling to disaster survivors experiencing psychological distress?

Accepted Answer

Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)

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FEMA Behavioral Health Program

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National Mental Health Emergency Plan

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Disaster Stress Intervention Program

Question 5

What is the purpose of FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

Accepted Answer

To provide affordable flood insurance to property owners in participating communities

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To provide free flood insurance to all US residents

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To replace homeowner's insurance after floods

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To fund FEMA Individual Assistance programs

Question 6

When must disaster survivors register with FEMA to be eligible for Individual Assistance?

Accepted Answer

By the registration deadline set for the specific disaster, typically 60 days after the declaration

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Within 24 hours of the disaster

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Within 1 year of the disaster with no deadline

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Only during the first 7 days after the disaster