The REAADI for Disasters Act aims to improve disaster preparedness and response for individuals with disabilities and older adults.
The REAADI for Disasters Act establishes the Disaster Human Services Emergency Fund to rapidly respond to human service needs during disasters. It mandates the creation of a Disability and Disaster Preparedness Advisory Committee to review settlement agreements. The Act also authorizes grants to eligible entities for projects that provide human services to at-risk individuals impacted by disasters. It emphasizes the importance of including individuals with disabilities and older adults in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
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