1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated March 6, 2017Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: LouisianaOverview 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 autho
2、rity 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 Louisiana as a result of assistance associated with a major disaster declaration. This in
3、formation 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. Louisiana is part of Region VI, headquart
4、ered in Denton, TX. Major Disaster Declarations: FY2000-FY2015 A total of 20 major disaster declarations were made in the state of Louisiana between FY2000 and FY2015. During that time, there were also nine requests for major disaster declarations that were denied. The approved declarations led to $