Generally speaking, unemployment benefits are paid for a maximum of 26 weeks in most states. "Disaster Unemployment Assistance is again available to victims starting with the first week of unemployment and continuing up to a period of 26 weeks provided the catastrophic event was declared as a disaster by the President. Benefits may be extended for an additional period of time if deemed necessary."

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