Sec. 5. Direct assistance
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Section 408(c) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174(c) ) is further amended by striking paragraph
(2)and inserting the following: The President may provide financial assistance for the repair of owner-occupied private residences, utilities, and residential infrastructure (such as a private access route) damaged by a major disaster, or with respect to individuals with disabilities, rendered inaccessible by a major disaster. The President may provide direct assistance to individuals and households who are unable to make use of financial assistance under subparagraph
(A)and when there is a lack of available resources, for— the repair of owner-occupied private residences, utilities, and residential infrastructure (such as a private access route) damaged by a major disaster, or with respect to individuals with disabilities, rendered inaccessible by a disaster; and eligible hazard mitigation measures that reduce the likelihood and future damage to such residences, utilities, and infrastructure. A recipient of assistance under this subparagraph shall not be eligible for assistance under paragraph (1), unless otherwise determined by the Administrator. A recipient of assistance provided under this paragraph shall not be required to show that the assistance can be met through other means, except insurance proceeds. . Section 408(f) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5174(f) ) is amended— by striking subsections (c)(1)(B), (c)(4), and
(e)each place it appears and inserting paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and
(4)of subsection
(c)and subsection
(e); and in paragraph (3)(A) by striking subsection (c)(1)(B), (c)(4), or
(e)and inserting paragraph (1)(B), (2)(B), or
(4)of subsection
(c)or subsection
(e).
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