Presidential Disaster Declaration

A Presidential Disaster Declaration is an official statement by the President of the United States that recognizes a major disaster or emergency has occurred, such as a hurricane, flood, or wildfire. This declaration allows federal government resources, funding, and assistance to be swiftly provided to support state, local, and tribal response and recovery efforts. It helps communities rebuild and recover by covering costs related to emergency response, infrastructure repairs, and aid for affected individuals. Essentially, it formalizes federal support to help communities recover more effectively from disasters.