Emergency Assistance

Emergency Assistance is provided to families who suffer burnout, flood or other destruction of home and loss or damage to personal possessions. Assistance covers essential needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and utilities. Approved payments may be issued up to a maximum of $1,500.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must reside in service area
  • Must be enrolled in a federally-recognized Alaskan Native or American Indian tribe, provide verification they are eligible to enroll in a federally-recognized tribe, or provide a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
  • Must complete and submit an application
  • Must have experienced and suffered a burnout, flood or other destruction of their home and loss or damage to personal possessions. Case worker must verify through documents and/or collateral contact.
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Service Communities

Angoon

Craig

Haines

Hydaburg

Juneau

Kasaan

Klawock

Pelican

Saxman

Wrangell

For more information and eligibility requirements on many of our services, check out Tlingit & Haida's Program Profiles Booklet
View the Program Profiles Booklet
Toll Free:
1.800.344.1432 ext. 7332
Fax:
877.885.0038