PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Public Assistance (PA) Program, managed locally by the Office of Disaster Assistance and Preparedness Management (ODAPM) and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), offers federal grant funding to American Samoa. This funding aids in the recovery from major disasters by supporting the repair, restoration, and replacement of public infrastructure and services. The program's goal is to ensure communities can recover quickly and safely.

Following a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, the PA Program assists with both emergency response costs and permanent work.