COUNTY DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
When the county receives the disaster assistance request they shall: A. Review the disaster assistance request and determine what the client may potentially be eligible for based on the request. B. Only request verification related to the client’s request for disaster assistance if the county considers the request questionable. C. Assess the client’s needs related to the disaster assistance request and make additional referrals to the client and inform them of other potential assistance that may be available. D. Not request documentation to verify how the client has used their disaster assistance payment. E. Make a determination of eligibility for disaster assistance the same day as the determination of eligibility for adult financial grant payment if the client is pending for adult financial assistance at the time of the request for disaster assistance. F. Make a determination of disaster assistance eligibility within five business days if already active on adult financial assistance. G. Notify the client of approval or denial of disaster assistance in writing through the statewide automated system.