Disaster Relief Program

Disaster Relief Program

Organization: Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF)

Overview: The Disaster Relief Program provides financial assistance to TSAFF members who suffer financial hardship in declared disaster areas or following natural or man-made disasters.

Eligible Disasters

• Floods
• Hurricanes
• Tornadoes
• Earthquakes
• Landslides
• Fires
• Drought
• Civil disturbances
• U.S. or Texas government declared disasters
• Disasters determined by majority of Board Directors

Award Details

• Maximum Amount: $500 for any single disaster occurrence
• Household Limit: Multiple awards to household members cannot exceed $500 collectively
- Example: If both spouses are TSAFF members, combined eligibility is $500 maximum

Eligible Assistance Categories

Disbursements granted for immediate:
• Housing
• Food
• Medical supplies and services
• Clothing
• Other disaster relief associated with displacement from primary residence

Eligible Property Losses

Catastrophic loss limited to damages to:
• Primary home
• Primary vehicle
• Medical needs and/or displacement from primary residence

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a current TSAFF member at the time the disaster occurred 2. Must reside in the area declared a disaster by: - U.S. government, OR - Texas government, OR - Majority of Board Directors 3. Must be displaced from primary home because of the disaster 4. Eligibility based solely on need as determined by Board Directors majority

Geographic Scope

• Texas (serves 20,496 professional firefighters in 209 Texas communities)

Contact

• Submit applications to TSAFF Board of Directors