How to Request a Federal Disaster Declaration for Tribal Nations

News sites are now calling Hurricane Helene one of the deadliest storms of the century. Communities along Helene’s path may take years to recover from the devastation. Federal aid comes in varied forms, but federal aid starts with a federal disaster declaration. Did you know that Tribes can request a presidential emergency or major disaster declaration independent of a state? FEMA has this site with more information.

https://www.fema.gov/disaster/how-declared-tribal-nations