20.328—How can a tribe apply for Disaster Assistance?
(a)
The tribe affected by the disaster is considered the applicant and must submit the following to the Regional Director through the local Superintendent:
(1)
A tribal resolution requesting disaster assistance;
(2)
A copy of county, state, or Presidential declaration of disaster; and
(3)
The projected extent of need in the service area not covered by other federal funding sources.
(b)
The Regional Director must forward the above tribal documents and his/her recommendation to the Assistant Secretary for final decision on whether disaster assistance will be provided and to what extent.