"Inevitably, some people affected by... [disaster] will not meet the eligibility criteria of government disaster aid programs or will have unmet needs even after receiving help from these programs. For them, assistance may come from a committee of churches, non-profit agencies and state and local agencies who work on problems that may range from home repair to counseling". FEMA has in the past worked with local and State organizations in federally declared disasters to set up a LTRC to work with people who have unmet needs. "One of the key elements in the committee's work is knowledge of survivors' needs. They urge emergency management personnel as well as others working with specific cases to inform the LTRC of possible involvement". Typically, the Long-Term Recovery Committee: (1) Seeks to strengthen area-wide disaster coordination by sharing information, simplifying client access and jointly resolving cases with unmet needs; (2) Helps families to develop a plan and receive adequate assistance for the recovery; (3) Is composed of representatives from disaster response agencies; and (4) Operates with all participating organizations as equal partners. (FEMA, Long-Term Recovery Committee in Action, 1999)