The Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) is a “fund of last resort” for unmet needs of families and individuals working to recover from disasters in our state. There is a specific process for application through local Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRCs). LTRCs are set up in counties/regions to locate recovery resources, assess and confirm needs, and grant funding for rebuild and recovery. LTRCs request funding from a variety of sources, including Community Foundations and GERF. The GERF has provided funding for Hurricane Katrina 2005, April 2011 tornadoes and a various disaster recovery efforts in our state. The Governors Office of Volunteer Services (GOVS) and Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) co-chair the GERF and the United Ways of Alabama is the fiscal agent.