FEMA announces final rule on assistance to evacuee host states

November 21, 8:46 AMDisaster Assistance ExaminerFreda Barksdale

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Residents of Valley City, ND heed voluntary evacuation.

FEMA/Michael Rieger

Has FEMA learned any lessons from Hurricane Katrina? According to a November 20, 2009, press release it has. FEMA has announced a final rule that will enable host states that shelter residents evacuated due to a presidential disaster declaration will receive reimbursement payments from FEMA more quickly and efficiently.

"Today's announcement ensures that our national emergency response team is better equipped to assist partner states and the citizens we serve in times of emergencies or disasters," said FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. As we have learned in recent years, disaster response is a team effort, and the changes made by this rule will improve the ability of states outside a declared disaster area to provide quick support to the families and individuals who have been impacted. These efforts go a long way as we continue to build a stronger and more resilient national emergency response team."

To read the press release in its entirety visit FEMA press release