June 2004 : an opportunity arises -- June 15, 2004 : a question of needs -- June 16, 2004 : all together now -- October 2004 : a new era begins -- August 29, 2005 : after the storm -- January 2006 : the end or a new beginning?

We estimate the causal effect of cash grants on household finance and business survival following a natural disaster. Disaster-affected individuals in high damage blocks with access to cash grants have 17% less credit card debt following the disaster than those without access to cash grants....