1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated March 6, 2017Major Disaster Assistance from the DRF: IllinoisOverview 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 author
2、ity 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 Illinois as a result of assistance associated with a major disaster declaration. This info
3、rmation 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. Illinois is part of Region V, headquartered
4、 in Chicago, IL. Major Disaster Declarations: FY2000-FY2015 A total of 18 major disaster declarations were made in the state of Illinois between FY2000 and FY2015. During that time, there were also 10 requests for major disaster declarations that were denied. The approved declarations led to $1.26 b