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Public Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions. This page contains Frequently Asked Questions regarding FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and guidance. Partnership. Eligibility. Expedited Funding. Project Formulation. Documentation. Project Review. Insurance. Hazard Mitigation.

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Partnership. How does FEMA get involved in a State disaster? Once a disaster has occurred, and the State has declared a state of emergency, the State will evaluate the recovery capabilities of the State and local governments. If it is determined that the damage is beyond their recovery capability, the governor will normally send a request letter to the President, directed through the Regional Director of the appropriate FEMA region. The President then makes the decision whether or not to declare a major disaster or emergency. After a presidential declaration has been made, FEMA will designate the area eligible for assistance and announce the types of assistance available. FEMA provides supplemental assistance for State and local government recovery expenses, and the Federal share will always be at least 7.

What do I (the Subgrantee) need to do to participate in the PDA process? Show the Federal/ state team your damage sites. Be sure to bring to their attention any environmental or historic issues that may be present, along with any known insurance coverage. You should also explain what immediate expenditures might be associated with any emergency work you have identified. This information may be used to provide you some expedited funding, if a declaration is obtained for your area. Who is a Liaison? The Applicant Liaison (Liaison) is the State's customer service representative assigned to work with you and the PAC.

The Liaison is responsible for providing you with specific information on State regulations, documentation and reporting requirements. The Liaison is also there to provide technical assistance, when requested, and can help in the identification of Hazard Mitigation opportunities. How will I be dealing with my Liaison? The first meeting with your Liaison will be at the Kickoff Meeting. The Liaison will provide the State's perspective on the recovery process and will explain any State specific reporting requirements. As a State representative, the Liaison should be familiar with your area and any special conditions that might be present in your area. Do not hesitate to seek the advice and counsel of the Liaison about area specific questions.

You should expect to meet with your Liaison in person and talk with him or her by phone as often as you need. Who should attend the Applicant's Briefing?

Although great benefit may be obtained from these briefings if an elected official or a financial management representative attends, maximum benefit is ensured if someone who will actually be using the information also attends the meeting. If you have an INF request, be sure and bring it to the attention of the State representative conducting the briefing.

Who is a PAC? The Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) is a customer service representative assigned to work with you from declaration to funding approval. The PAC is trained in Public Assistance policies and procedures and will guide you through the steps necessary to receive funding. This individual will maintain and manage a Case Management File containing information on your projects, conversations regarding the damages to your facilities and issues affecting your FEMA assistance. What does the PAC do? A PAC works in partnership with an applicant from beginning to end, providing comprehensive information, explanation, and technical assistance. As needed, the PAC can help document damage, determine eligible repair work, estimate costs, develop work projects, and identify issues, such as, insurance coverage, environmental hazards, and historic buildings, which require special attention.

The earlier these considerations are identified, the sooner they can be resolved and public assistance funding made available. The PAC will conduct a Kick- off Meeting with the applicant, providing a comprehensive briefing of the Public Assistance program. The PAC will explain in detail all forms and procedures necessary for the applicant to follow. The PAC facilitates the processing of repair and restoration projects. Equipped with an extensive knowledge of the Public Assistance program, the PAC monitors the progress of assigned applicants through each stage of the PA process ensuring that appropriate resources are assigned to meet the requirements. When technical expertise is needed the PAC will assign a specialist to work with the applicant.

When all small projects have been submitted, the PAC will assign a validator to verify project eligibility and reasonableness of costs. The PAC concept centralizes decision- making at the lowest responsible level of authority and provides an applicant with a quick and uniform response. For example, the PAC can assign resources from a pool of skilled professionals to develop scopes of work and cost estimates, facilitate reviews and provide specialized technical assistance to meet the needs of the applicant. The PAC also has authority to approve project costs up to $1. Whenever there is a question about FEMA's processing or funding of a project, an applicant can contact the PAC for prompt responses. How will I be dealing with my PAC?

You should expect to meet with your PAC in person and talk with him or her by phone as often as you need. You can expect to be contacted by your PAC within one (1) week from the time you submit your Request form.

If you have not heard from your PAC by the end of two (2) weeks, please notify your State Public Assistance Officer. The first meeting with your PAC is called the Kickoff Meeting, where comprehensive information and assistance tailored to your damage claims will be reviewed.

If at all possible, attend the Applicants' Briefing for your area, obtain a Disaster Fact Sheet, create a list of all your damages and review this handbook before meeting with your PAC. What is a Kickoff Meeting? The first meeting with your PAC and Liaison is called the Kickoff Meeting. It is at this meeting that your damages will be discussed, your needs assessed, and a plan of action put in place. The PAC will go over what will be expected of you, and will provide detailed instructions on what to do and how to do it. The Liaison will provide State specific details on documentation and reporting requirements.

Both the PAC and Liaison will help identify any Special Considerations in your area. The PAC will contact you to set up this meeting. After reviewing your list of damages, the PAC will help you determine what technical assistance, if any, is needed to prepare your Project Worksheets (PW) (subgrant application) (FEMA Form 9. This meeting is also the place to bring any questions or concerns you may have about how the Public Assistance process works or what might be expected of you. Insurance issues are often disaster and site specific and can be complicated. All insurance issues should be discussed with the Public Assistance Coordinator (PAC) at the Kickoff Meeting or as soon as possible, to allow for timely resolution.

Who should attend the Kick- off Meeting? When your PAC contacts you to schedule a Kickoff Meeting, make sure to discuss who else should attend.

It may be helpful to have your risk manager who is familiar with you insurance coverage, record keeper, public works officials, and/or others with working knowledge of the repairs needed, in attendance. What do I need to do to prepare for a Kick- off meeting?

You can expect to be contacted by your PAC within one (1) week after submission of your Request. If you have not heard from your PAC within two (2) weeks, contact your State Public Assistance Officer to arrange the first meeting. Compile a list of all your damages.

Take that list with you to the Kickoff Meeting. Super Grotesk Font Free Download.