Faster and Fairer Disaster Aid for Rural Communities After Wildfires.
This bill aims to speed up and equalize federal disaster assistance for residents in rural areas, particularly those affected by wildfires. It mandates coordination and resource provision to prevent secondary disasters like flooding or mudslides following a fire. Crucially, if an individual aid request is denied, rural residents will receive support from dedicated case workers.
Key points
Increased support for rural residents after wildfires, including resources to prevent secondary disasters like floods and mudslides.
Access to case workers for rural residents whose requests for individual financial assistance have been denied.
Improved coordination to quickly establish local disaster recovery teams.
Status:
Expired
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