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Decode FEMA disaster assistance letters so survivors don’t give up too early

The GAO found FEMA letters saying “ASSISTANCE NOT APPROVED” often just mean more paperwork is needed, yet many survivors read them as a final no and never appeal. Build a decoder that explains each common FEMA determination, what it actually means, and the next step.

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A solution must include

  1. Covers the common Individual Assistance determination reasons (for example insufficient damage, missing documents, identity, occupancy)
  2. For each: plain meaning, documents to send, appeal deadline
  3. Cites FEMA and GAO sources
  4. Available in English and Spanish
  5. Printable one-page version

How it’s verified: Published page; Every determination reason links to a FEMA source.

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