S.2247

Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act enhances local disaster response and recovery capacity.

The Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act aims to enhance local capacity and expand local control over disaster response, recovery, and preparedness processes. It mandates the President to conduct intensive training for jurisdictions and their agencies within 30 days of a major disaster declaration. The Act also increases the contribution towards hazard mitigation measures for low-capacity jurisdictions, defined as those facing structural barriers due to limited resources.