Obtaining federal disaster assistance.

Communities that experience a disaster event usually experience delays in obtaining federal disaster assistance. However, with a coordinated agency such as FEMA, communities that suffer emergency events in the United States might be able to secure assistance within a few days of the emergency. Emergency managers in conjunction with the Joint Field Office (JFO) coordinate the access, distribution, and maintenance of federal disaster assistance programs. Securing aid may stem from federal sources alone, or public and private partnerships may also contribute to “funds” for victims suffering from an emergency event.