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Block Grant Program

A grant from the federal government that provides a lump sum of money to state or local governments for a broad purpose, giving them more flexibility in how they spend it, rather than specifying exactly how the money must be used.

Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act)

The main federal law that organizes how the U.S. government provides disaster and emergency assistance to states and local governments, and to individuals and businesses.

Temporary Housing Assistance

Help provided to individuals and families who cannot live in their homes after a major disaster, such as rental assistance, temporary housing units, or other options to provide a safe place to stay.

Major Disaster

Any natural catastrophe (like a hurricane, tornado, or flood) or, regardless of cause, any fire, flood, or explosion, declared by the President to warrant federal assistance under the Stafford Act.

Administrator

Refers to the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the head of the federal agency responsible for disaster response and recovery.

Mitigation Activities

Actions taken to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future disasters, such as building stronger infrastructure or elevating homes in flood-prone areas.