FEMA IS-403 Individual Assistance
Question and answers already passed
2025
8 Programs that IA can include - correct answer ✔1. Mass Care &
Emergency Assistance
2. Volutary Agencies (VOLAG)
3. Ind'l & Household Programs (IHP)
4. Small Biz Admin'n (SBA)
5. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
6. Crisis Counseling Services (CCP)
7. Disaster Case Mgmt (DCM)
8. Disaster Legal Services (DLS)
What are the components of Mass Care? - correct answer ✔Sheltering,
feeding, distribution of ER supplies, emergency first aid, disaster welfare
What are the components of Emergency Assistance? - correct answer
✔Evacuation support, family reunification, functional needs populations, pets,
specialized shelters & non-trad'l shelter mgmt, coordination of
volunteers/donations
List some VOLAGs. - correct answer ✔Red Cross, Salvation Army,
Mennonites, Catholic Charities, Southern Baptists, Church of the Brethren
What two types of assistance are included in the Ind'ls & Households Program
(IHP)? - correct answer ✔Housting and Other Needs
, What is the IHP's philosophy? - correct answer ✔Be simple
Be equitable
Work in large/small disasters
Help applicants toward permanent housing soln
Assit applications with immediate needs
What are some commonly used forms of housing and other needs
assistance? - correct answer ✔Home repair, rental assistance, replacement
of essential personal property
Who receives DUA? - correct answer ✔Applicants who have lost their jobs
as a direct results of the disaster AND aren't eligible for regular unemployment
insurance benefits.
What are some examples of persons eligible for DUA? - correct answer
✔Self-employed, farmers, ranchers, persons who became head of household
due to disaster related death of former head of household.
Who funds DUA? - correct answer ✔FEMA, through the USDOL and is
administered by state empt agency.
What would you advise an applicant for DUA? - correct answer ✔Are they
eligible?
If not, refer to state unemployment agency
If so, continue with FEMA DUA
What is the CCP? - correct answer ✔Assists ind'ls & communities recovering
rom effects of a disaster through outreach and educ'l resources. Money is
provided to offer counseling services through state mental health providers
and deal with long-term distress.
Question and answers already passed
2025
8 Programs that IA can include - correct answer ✔1. Mass Care &
Emergency Assistance
2. Volutary Agencies (VOLAG)
3. Ind'l & Household Programs (IHP)
4. Small Biz Admin'n (SBA)
5. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
6. Crisis Counseling Services (CCP)
7. Disaster Case Mgmt (DCM)
8. Disaster Legal Services (DLS)
What are the components of Mass Care? - correct answer ✔Sheltering,
feeding, distribution of ER supplies, emergency first aid, disaster welfare
What are the components of Emergency Assistance? - correct answer
✔Evacuation support, family reunification, functional needs populations, pets,
specialized shelters & non-trad'l shelter mgmt, coordination of
volunteers/donations
List some VOLAGs. - correct answer ✔Red Cross, Salvation Army,
Mennonites, Catholic Charities, Southern Baptists, Church of the Brethren
What two types of assistance are included in the Ind'ls & Households Program
(IHP)? - correct answer ✔Housting and Other Needs
, What is the IHP's philosophy? - correct answer ✔Be simple
Be equitable
Work in large/small disasters
Help applicants toward permanent housing soln
Assit applications with immediate needs
What are some commonly used forms of housing and other needs
assistance? - correct answer ✔Home repair, rental assistance, replacement
of essential personal property
Who receives DUA? - correct answer ✔Applicants who have lost their jobs
as a direct results of the disaster AND aren't eligible for regular unemployment
insurance benefits.
What are some examples of persons eligible for DUA? - correct answer
✔Self-employed, farmers, ranchers, persons who became head of household
due to disaster related death of former head of household.
Who funds DUA? - correct answer ✔FEMA, through the USDOL and is
administered by state empt agency.
What would you advise an applicant for DUA? - correct answer ✔Are they
eligible?
If not, refer to state unemployment agency
If so, continue with FEMA DUA
What is the CCP? - correct answer ✔Assists ind'ls & communities recovering
rom effects of a disaster through outreach and educ'l resources. Money is
provided to offer counseling services through state mental health providers
and deal with long-term distress.
