10/28/2026
Alabama has submitted its major disaster declaration request and supporting documentation to FEMA - but we aren't done working! Damage assessments continue and new information will be added to the request as necessary. We don't know if, when, how much or what type(s) of federal assistance will be approved. When we know, you'll know.
There are two primary types of federal aid - IA and PA. IA is Individual Assistance. People can apply for this assistance.
PA is Public Assistance; it is available to help local governments and certain non-profits cover eligible expenses. There are multiple categories of PA.
Hazard mitigation grants and SBA loans are also sometimes made available by FEMA after a disaster, depending on the circumstances.
Each disaster is different and the application and approval process are different each time, too.
We are doing everything in our power to put Alabama in the best possible position to receive this much-needed federal assistance. You can help, too - report any hurricane-related damage to your county EMA office. Reporting damage doesn't guarantee that our request will be approved, but it helps strengthen Alabama's case.
