Presidential Declarations
In honor of President’s Day, learn and share what it means to have a “Presidential Declaration” in a disaster. A Presidential Declaration activates numerous aid programs, which all have eligibility criteria. Programs include:
- Disaster unemployment insurance and loans
- Counseling, legal, medical and other support
- Rebuilding assistance and/or temporary housing
- Special tax consideration
- Small Business Loans
To learn more about the process and the results of a Declaration, and how it may impact you, visit FEMA: The Declaration Process


