FEMA Seeks Feedback to Keep Disaster Help Forms Unchanged
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking for public feedback as it renews its paperwork for Disaster Case Management, a program that helps people affected by big disasters get the support they need. This renewal doesn’t change anything but keeps the program running smoothly. If you want to comment, you’ve got until March 13, 2026, to speak up—no extra costs or new rules, just keeping the help coming!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
DCM Program Reinstated Without Change
FEMA will reinstate, without change, its Disaster Case Management (DCM) information collection so DCM services can continue after a major disaster. DCM helps survivors get help for disaster-caused unmet needs like food, clothing, shelter, home repair, and referrals to resources; the public comment deadline is March 13, 2026.
Survivor Data Collection Burden
Individuals and households who receive DCM services must provide intake data and sign a consent form; FEMA estimates 30,750 respondents will provide information, totaling 19,680 annual burden hours and $932,045 in estimated annual respondent costs. Case managers will use the intake form data and upload responses into secured case management databases.
Federal Cost for DCM Program
FEMA estimates the total annual cost to the federal government for the FEMA-administered Disaster Case Management program is $51,693,869. This is the federal funding amount associated with the continued operation of the DCM information collection and program.
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