Disaster Recovery in PA

When a natural disaster strikes, affected communities can coordinate with DCED to begin the recovery process

The Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) provides access to many disaster recovery resources for individuals, local government officials, and communities that enable them to rebuild, enact preventative measures, and remain resilient after a natural disaster strikes. Learn more about available grants, federal programs, and insurance resources that are available for those who have experienced the effects of a natural disaster.

DCED Disaster Recovery Programs and Resources

Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

The PA Department of Community & Economic Development administers U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding, which provide recovery support in federally designated disaster areas impacted by domestic major disasters and emergencies.

Visit our CDBG-DR library to view action plans and resources related to disaster recovery in Pennsylvania.

Hurricane Ida Disaster Recovery

Pennsylvania received approximately $38 million to address needs related to the recovery from Hurricane Ida in 2021. Learn more about this funding on the Hurricane Ida Disaster Recovery webpage.

Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene Disaster Recovery

DCED has allocated approximately $57 million in CDBG-DR funding to address remaining needs related to Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene in 2011. At this time, no grant applications for funding are being accepted.

State & Federal Disaster Recovery Resources

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also offers resources for the National Disaster Recovery Framework and programs and to see a complete list, visit the FEMA website. Individuals looking for assistance with recovery claim issues should visit the Pennsylvania Emergency Management website.

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For more information about Disaster Recovery Resources in Pennsylvania, email us at ra-dccdbg-dr@pa.gov. For those interested in obtaining a report or document in a different language, we offer document translation services. You may request this service by emailing us and specifying the document and in what language you would like it translated.