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Following a natural disaster, most communities want as much information as possible from FEMA; yet communicating with FEMA is often a new process for local officials. Use these tips to help communicate with FEMA during funding disbursement.

• FEMA Public Assistance Coordinators (PAC) can be used to inform localities about special considerations such as insurance, hazard mitigation opportunities, compliance with laws regarding historic preservation and environmental considerations that can affect assistance available and the documentation needed.
• The Applicant Liaison (sometimes known as the State Applicant Liason or SAL) is the state representative for providing state-specific information and documentation requirements. This contact is often a useful resource for localities who want to ensure that all documentation is compliant with state-specific regulations and reporting requirements. The liaison can also help identify hazard mitigation opportunities.