The Dept. of Homeland Security (FEMA) has announced its annual adjustment of  the maximum amounts for assistance provided under the Individuals and Households (IHP) Program.

Notice of Maximum Amount of Assistance Under the Individuals and
Households Program, Notice of Maximum Amount of Repair Assistance, and Notice of Maximum Amount of Replacement Assistance

This notice is effective October 1, 2006 and applies to emergencies and major disasters declared on or after October 1, 2006.

The new adjusted maximum amount of IHP financial assistance provided to an individual or household with respect to any single emergency or major disaster is $28,200. The maximum amount of Repair Assistance is $5,600, and the maximum amount of Replacement Assistance is $11,300.

For additional information, contact;

Berl Jones
Recovery Division
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, DC 20472
(202) 646-4235.

To view the notice in its entirety, please click here.