Disaster Housing Recovery Educational Resources

Since the 2017 hurricanes and wildfires, FEMA has failed to meet the long-term housing needs of disaster survivors by refusing to implement proven solutions, like the Disaster Housing Assistance Program (DHAP). By providing direct rental assistance and case management, DHAP helps the lowest income survivors get back on their feet. In response to the mischaracterizations in FEMA's Fact Sheet: Myths vs. Facts - FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program, the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition is setting the record straight.

Reports:

Taking Stock

Taking Stock: National Hazards and Federally Assisted Housing

Coronavirus Related Materials:

“Housing is Healthcare: Challenges, Best Practices, and Policy Recommendations to Improve FEMA Programs to House People Experiencing Homelessness in Non-Congregate Shelters During the Pandemic"

"Getting to Yes: Working with FEMA to Fund Noncongregate Shelter During COVID-19"

"Working with FEMA to Address COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Needs"

"Long-Term Rental Recovery after Superstorm Sandy"

A Case Study of Highly Impacted Communities in New Jersey after Superstorm Sandy

"Fixing America’s Broken Disaster Housing Recovery System"

Part 1: BARRIERS TO A COMPLETE AND EQUITABLE RECOVERY

Part 2: POLICY FRAMEWORK REFORM RECOMMENDATIONS

Factsheets:

Disaster Housing Assistance Program

"Setting the Record Straight"

FEMA's Failure to Address Long Term Housing Needs of Survivors

Disaster Housing Assistance Program for Hurricane Maria Survivors

Disaster Rental Assistance Programs at FEMA and HUD

"Reforming Disaster Recovery Act"

What is CDBG-Dr?

Reforming Disaster Recovery Act

"The Housing Impacts of Major Disasters"

Impact of the 2018 California Wildfires

Impact of Hurricane Harvey

Impact of Hurricane Maria

Impact of Hurricane Michael

FEMA's Failure to Address Long Term Housing Needs
Webinar(s)

Remembering Hurricane Maria: Where are we two years later--Originally aired September 12, 2019.

PowerPoint Slides from Webinar (PDF)

View this webinar recording.

Click here to view recordings for other webinars hosted by the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition. 


For more information, please contact NLIHC Director of Public Policy Sarah Saadian ([email protected]), Policy Analyst Noah Patton ([email protected]) or Policy Analyst Xavier Arriaga ([email protected]).