When a disaster strikes, many things happen in order for aid to get to those who have been impacted. Here are some of the key steps, but in the wrong order!
Can you put them into the correct order?
- An event occurs.
- FEMA (and other federal agencies) provides federal aid.
- The President of the US declares an emergency.
- If state can’t provide enough help, they request aid from the federal government.
- If local authorities can’t provide enough help, they request aid from the state.
To get some hints, and to learn more about what it takes to get you aid in a crisis, read our article.
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- An event occurs.
- If local authorities can’t provide enough help, they request aid from the state.
- If state can’t provide enough help, they request aid from the federal government.
- The President of the US declares an emergency.
- FEMA (and other federal agencies) provides federal aid.
There are many more steps in this process, This diagram shows just a few!
In general, help begins and ends at the local level. The state only gets involved if the local authorities needs help. The federal government only gets involved if the state needs help. To deliver aid to those who need it, both state and federal governments coordinate with local governments.
It is a complex but necessary process that aims to get aid to where it’s needed quickly, yet ensure accountability in the spending of tax dollars. Unfortunately, it means that it can take longer for people to get government help than many expect.
Fortunately, there are other sources of help, many of which arrive much more quickly!
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