Emergency Relief Program Forms and Training Videos

When a Disaster strikes, FHWA can provide the Department with additional federal funds to help restore damaged sites to their original conditions. The Emergency Relief program was authorized under Section 125 of Title 23 U.S. Code to provide such funds for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways that suffered serious damage from natural disasters or catastrophic failures from external causes.

The following links provide access to Damage Assessment Forms, Training Videos and Training Flowcharts.

• Damage Assessment Form (DAF) - Cover Sheet (Adobe), Disaster CA2027-1 and later

State DAF

• State Adobe DAF Training Video (12/12/2025)
• State Adobe DAF Training Flowchart (PDF) – Phase 1 (October 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027)
• State Adobe DAF Training Flowchart (PDF) – Phase 2 (Starting April 1, 2027)

Local Agency DAF

• Local Adobe DAF Training Video
• Local Adobe DAF Training Flowchart (PDF) – Phase 1 (October 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027)
• Local Adobe DAF Training Flowchart (PDF) – Phase 2 (Starting April 1, 2027)

eSignature and FADS Upload (State and Local)

• Adobe DAF Signature and Upload Training Video
• Adobe DAF Signature and Upload Flowchart (PDF)