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Communities, and States increased involvement and
management.
(Click to access PDF
file: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 ) Disaster Recovery Reform Act of
2018 Transforms Field of Emergency Management The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 into law as part
of the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018. With the
economic disruption and the cost of disasters on the rise nationwide, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency worked closely with Congress over the
past year as they considered, and ultimately passed, important reforms to
federal disaster programs. Outlined below are key
highlights of the DRRA:
-Previously, the funding for pre-disaster
mitigation grants relied on uncertain funding from Congress. -The updated program will now be funded through the
Disaster Relief Fund as a six percent set aside from disaster
expenses. With a more reliable stream of sufficient funding, communities
will be able to plan and execute mitigation programs to help reduce disaster
risk. -This change contributes greatly to building a
culture of preparedness - Goal 1 of
the FEMA Strategic Plan.
This change will allow FEMA to retain and promote experienced,
talented emergency managers.
It raises the rates for both the Public Assistance and the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
This change will increase the amount of assistance
available to certain households affected by disasters. You can learn more about the DRRA by viewing the FAA Reauthorization Act of
2018. There are roughly. FEMA Administrator will designate a senior FEMA official to ensure
projet management of the staff level for DRRA implementation. |
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