Section 404 assists in implementing long-term hazard mitigation planning and projects following a Presidential major disaster declaration. It provides funds to States, Territories, Tribes, and local communities to protect public or private property through various mitigation measures.

Section 404 Recipients have the primary responsibility for prioritizing, selecting, and administering state and local hazard mitigation projects. Because Recipients have different approaches to executing the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, you should consult with the local government in question to learn more about Section 404 procedures in a particular case.

For more details, read FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance Guidance or visit the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance page.