1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated March 6, 2017Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: HawaiiOverview The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is the primary source of federal assistance following a major disaster declaration. The authorit
2、y to declare a major disaster is provided to the President under the Robert T. Stafford Emergency Relief and Disaster Assistance Act (P.L. 93-288). The information below includes only DRF funding provided to Hawaii as a result of assistance associated with a major disaster declaration. This informat
3、ion does not include other assistance provided through the DRF or disaster assistance provided by other federal sources, such as Small Business Administration disaster loans. FEMA administers disaster relief through regional offices around the country. Hawaii is part of Region IX, headquartered in O
4、akland, CA. Major Disaster Declarations: FY2000-FY2015 A total of 10 major disaster declarations were made in the state of Hawaii between FY2000 and FY2015. During that time, there was also one request for a major disaster declaration that was denied. The approved declarations led to $137 million in