Introduction to Individual Assistance (IA)

This course provides FEMA personnel and partners with a basic knowledge of the Individual Assistance (IA) Program and activities that help individuals and households recover following a disaster. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

• Identify the authorities that govern FEMA’s disaster operations.
• Explain the Declaration Process.
• Identify the components of the Individual Assistance programs.
• Explain the Sequence of Delivery of the Individual Assistance programs.
• Explain Individual Assistance field organizational structure.
• List the Individual Assistance activities performed at various locations.