Tip for FF-104-FY-21-128

This is a government-to-government request — individuals do not submit this form

Tip for FF-104-FY-21-128

Once a declaration is issued, individuals can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov

Tip for FF-104-FY-21-128

Declarations specify which counties and which types of assistance are authorized

Emergency & Disastereasy

FEMA Declaration and Release

FF-104-FY-21-128 · FEMA

Declaration and Release form requested after initial FEMA application to verify information and authorize review of records.

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Where to Submit This Form

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Mail to the appropriate FEMA Regional Administrator

https://www.fema.gov/about/organization/regions

Submitted by state or tribal governments requesting a federal disaster declaration — not by individuals.

Filing Deadline

The Governor or Tribal Chief Executive must request a major disaster declaration within 30 days of the disaster occurrence.

Required Attachments

📎 Governor's or Tribal Chief Executive's request letter
📎 Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) data compiled with FEMA
📎 Certification that state/tribal resources are insufficient
📎 Description of state/tribal actions taken and resources committed
📎 Identification of the specific types of federal assistance requested (Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program)

Processing Time

The President makes the determination based on FEMA's recommendation. Processing time varies — typically days to a few weeks depending on the severity of the disaster.

What Happens Next

If approved, the President issues a major disaster declaration, triggering federal assistance programs. FEMA deploys resources and individual assistance applications open for affected residents.

Tips for This Form

✓ This is a government-to-government request — individuals do not submit this form
✓ Once a declaration is issued, individuals can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov
✓ Declarations specify which counties and which types of assistance are authorized
✓ If your area is not included in the initial declaration, it can be added later as damage assessment continues

More Emergency & Disaster Forms

FEMA Individual Assistance Application

FEMA IA Application · FEMA

Application for FEMA disaster assistance including temporary housing, home repair, personal property replacement, medical/dental, and other disaster-related needs. Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA app, or 1-800-621-3362.

Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) Application

CCP grant application · FEMA / SAMHSA

Application for federal grant to provide crisis counseling services after a Presidential major disaster declaration. Two programs: Immediate Services (60 days) and Regular Services (9 months). Services free to all survivors.

FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance

FF-104-FY-21-115 · FEMA

Application for continued temporary housing assistance beyond the initial period following a disaster.

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