Disaster Case Advocacy (DCA)

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About the Program

DCA is a supportive program involving a partnership between a disaster-impacted household and a disaster case advocate. Disaster case advocates work closely with households throughout the disaster recovery process. They serve as a primary point of contact, assisting households in coordinating the necessary services and resources to address their complex disaster recovery needs. In this partnership, advocates and households assess the family’s disaster-related unmet needs, build a recovery plan, and access available resources. Counites with active proclamations are eligible for the program. 

Advocates can support you with: 

  • Navigating FEMA, Insurance, SBA and other processes
  • Applying for programs and assistance
  • Identifying and accessing new resources
  • Developing a home repair or rebuild plan
  • Creating an unique recovery plan with steps to reach your recovery goals
  • And more, based on your disaster-related needs

Residents can apply and learn more about the DCA program by visiting the HSEM website.