NACo Legislative Analysis: Impacts of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018

New federal disaster legislation makes modifications to FEMA programs to better assist local communities as they prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from disasters.

In a major win for counties, the legislation prohibits FEMA from attempting to recoup any aid provided more than three years after the date of its release. 

• DRRA-Analysis-2018-11132018.pdf
• DRRA Analysis .pdf