The program has successfully reduced disaster risks for many participants, particularly those from higher-income areas who relocated to safer, more economically stable regions. However, households in majority-Black or low-income neighborhoods have seen fewer benefits, with lower buyout payments and reduced relocation rates. These disparities leave vulnerable communities at greater risk of future disasters. Additionally, the lengthy buyout process can leave disaster victims in precarious situations, delaying recovery and relocation efforts. Without addressing these inequities, the program risks perpetuating systemic inequalities in disaster recovery.