Obtaining FEMA Funding for Damaged or Destroyed Facilities
Year Developed: 2023
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs
Language(s): English
Developed by: Capital Link (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This resource, developed with support from HRSA, serves as a guide for health centers in navigating the process of obtaining Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster aid for repairing or replacing buildings and equipment. (Updated in 2023)
Resource Details: Access to federal aid is critical for health centers needing to rebuild or repair facilities lost or damaged due to hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters. This resource was originally published in 2017, and since that time, FEMA has implemented a number of strategies to simplify and streamline the process of applying for assistance and the delivery of aid.
Resource Topic: Emerging Issues
Keywords: Access to Care, Environmental Health, Health Care Facilities, Insurance and Claims.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.