VERIFY: What does a Major Disaster Declaration do?

What happens when the Federal Government makes a Major Disaster Declaration?

A Major Disaster Declaration opens financial resources for both the public and individuals to deal with clean-up and recovery.

What We Found:
According to FEMA, after a natural disaster, the president can sign a major disaster declaration if the event's damages go beyond the capabilities of state and local governments to respond.

Which Hurricane Ida has.

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