Availability of assistance programs will vary based on the severity, magnitude, and impact of the disaster. When evaluating requests Ohio EMA and FEMA consider the following factors:
Provides supplemental disaster grant assistance to state and local governments and eligible private non-profit organizations for debris removal; emergency protective measures; and the repair, replacement, or restoration of publicly owned facilities. The federal share of assistance is no less than 75% of the eligible costs for emergency measures and permanent restoration from a presidentially declared disaster.
Administered by the Ohio EMA Disaster Recovery Branch, the SDRP is designed to provide financial assistance to local governments and eligible non-profits impacted by disasters.
To be eligible the following criteria must be met:
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides grant funding for communities to implement hazard mitigation measures following a Presidential disaster declaration.