This site is only for State government agencies, Local governments, Federally recognized Indian Tribes, and certain Private Nonprofit organizations that offer other essential governmental services.
If you are requesting assistance as an INDIVIDUAL, you must contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) in order to apply.
HOT TOPICS:
September 16, 2008 – FloridaPA.org Upgrade
Please note that FloridaPA.org will be upgraded on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. To download an Applicant user guide for the new system, click here. The site will include many enhancements including a more user-friendly interface, simplified Quarterly Report submission, access more project information, and more. As a result of the upgrade, the site will be down from noon through the following morning at 8 AM. To submit an RPA for TS FAY whiles the system is down, applicants will need to click on the tab above labeled “Forms”. Print a PDF or a DOC format of the RPA, complete and mail to our address on the contact page or fax to (407)268-8707. The RPA deadline for TS FAY is September 24, 2008.
September 12, 2008 – Declaration Amendment
Amendment 9 to the declaration for FEMA-1785-DR added the following counties to the declaration for Public Assistance categories C-G: Manatee and Sarasota.
September 8, 2008 – Declaration Amendment
Amendment 7 to the declaration for FEMA-1785-DR added the following counties to the declaration for Public Assistance categories C-G: Clay, Flagler, Gulf, Highlands, Martin, Suwannee, and Taylor.
September 7, 2008 – Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Ike
FEMA-EM-3293-FL has been Declared on September 7, 2008 for Monroe County by the President of the United States at the request of Florida Governor Charlie Crist. State and local governmental agencies, certain private-non profit organizations that provide governmental-type services, and Indian tribal governments are eligible Applicants for FEMA reimbursement assistance for emergency protective measures (Category B).
August 31, 2008 – Declaration Amendment
Amendment 5 to the declaration for FEMA-1785-DR added the following counties to the declaration for Public Assistance categories C-G: Alachua, Marion, Dixie, Osceola, Hamilton, Seminole, Lake, Wakulla, and Leon.
August 26, 2008 – Declaration Amendment
Amendment 4 to the declaration for FEMA-1785-DR added the following counties to the declaration for Public Assistance categories C-G: Calhoun County, Duval County, Liberty County, Putnam County, Jefferson County and St. Johns County.
August 26, 2008 – Declaration Amendment
Amendment 3 to the declaration for FEMA-1785-DR added the following counties to the declaration for Public Assistance categories C-G: Volusia, Nassau, and Palm Beach.
August 26, 2008 – Declaration Amendment
Amendment 2 to the declaration for FEMA-1785-DR added the following counties to the declaration for Public Assistance categories C-G: Hendry County, Baker County, Braford County, Collier County, Gadsden County, Glades County, Hardee County and Union County.
August 25, 2008 – Disaster and Emergency Declarations for Tropical Storm Fay
Disaster Declaration FEMA-DR-1785-FL has been Declared on August 24, 2008, for Brevard, Monroe, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties by the President of the United States at the request of Florida Governor Charlie Crist. State and local governmental agencies, certain private-non profit organizations that provide governmental-type services, and Indian tribal governments are eligible Applicants for FEMA reimbursement assistance for emergency work Category A (debris removal/disposal) and Category B (emergency protective measures taken for the protection of the public health/safety and/or of improved property) as well as restoration of damaged infrastructure in Category C (roads/bridges); Category D (water control facilities); Category E (buildings, contents, & equipment); Category F (utility systems) and Category F (Recreational and Other). In addition, all 67 Florida Counties have granted an Emergency Declaration (FEMA-EM-3288-FL) for emergency work (Category A & B) assistance.
Applicants for reimbursement assistance under the PA Program are required to file a “Request for Public Assistance” on-line at this website within 30 days of the Declaration Date (September 24, 2008). A “Request for Assistance” on-line should also be filed for those other Counties with eligible emergency work by September 20, 2008. Applicant Briefings and Kickoff Meetings by the State and FEMA will be scheduled as necessary at the County level to explain the FEMA/State Public Assistance Program.
The Incident Period for these Declarations commenced August 18, 2008 through September 12, 2008. Emergency work that results from the event that occurred within the established Incident Period will be eligible for assistance. Also, costs for emergency protective measures performed within a reasonable and justified time in advance of the event may also be eligible for FEMA assistance. FEMA Policy 9525.7 on eligible emergency work labor can be found on the Info Page of this website under “Complete Public Assistance Policy Reference Manual (9500 Series). Infrastructure facilities that were damaged by the event in the Disaster-Declared Counties during the established incident period will be eligible for restoration assistance.
The FEMA share of eligible costs will be 75% with the State matching the full non-federal share for State Agencies, half of the non-federal share for political subdivisions of the State, and no State non-federal share for PNP organizations and Indian Tribal Governments. On-going Preliminary Damage Assessments are underway by FEMA and the State to determine which additional Counties will be entitled to a Disaster Declaration for restoration of damaged infrastructure facilities.
June 25, 2008 – 2004/2005 DISASTER CLOSEOUT
The State of Florida and FEMA have begun a mission of closing out Emergency Work for the 2004/2005 disasters. The following checklists will help you facilitate this process. Please join us in this mission to insure you are reimbursed appropriately under the Public Assistance Program.
CAT A Checklist
CAT B Checklist
May 14, 2008 – DECLARED WILDFIRE
The on-going uncontrolled Brevard County wildfires have been Declared as eligible in the FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Program on 5/12/08 with Declaration number FEMA-2765-FMA-FL. After the required Fire Cost Threshold as been met, reimbursements under this Fire Declaration may be made with a 75% Federal share with applicable State Share to eligible State and local governmental Applicants for eligible fire suppression and fire-related emergency work as per the posted FEMA guidelines on this website. Those local agencies in mutual aid status will be reimbursed 100% of their actual costs under the Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. The Fire Program guidance is posted on this website. This Hot Topic notice will be updated with any expansion of this Fire Declaration into additional counties, or any new Fire Declarations within the State, as conditions may continue for wildfire threat.
For more information, please click here.
January 24, 2008 – ATTENTION, for all 2004 disasters, FEMA TIME EXTENSION NEEDED NOW
THE FOUR YEAR TIMELINE FOR LARGE PROJECTS IS QUICKLY APPROACHING. IF YOU HAVE A LARGE PROJECT THAT WILL NOT BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 2008 THEN YOU NEED TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION NOW TO THE STATE. THE STATE OF FLORIDA WILL FORWARD YOUR REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION TO FEMA.
PROVIDE A DETAILED TIMELINE OF DELAYS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DOCUMENTED JUSTIFICATION DESCRIBING THE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES OR UNUSUAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE BEYOND YOUR CONTROL.
THE REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FORM CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE.
SEND YOUR REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION TO:
Florida Recovery Office
36 Skyline Drive
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
Attention: State Public Assistance
(407)268-8899
EMAIL: Renee.Singh@em.myflorida.com
August 16, 2007 – FEDERAL COST SHARE INCREASED
Pursuant to the U.S. Troop Readiness , Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act 2007, FEMA is amending the Cost Share for Hurricane Dennis (1595) from 75% to 100%, Hurricane Katrina (1602) from 75% to 100%, and Hurricane Wilma (1609) from 90% to 100%. The additional payment processing has begun for Dennis, Katrina and Wilma, no action is required by you to receive these payments. Private Non-Profit applicants will see the increase in Federal Share from 75% to 100%.
August 1, 2007 - Wildfire Reimbursements for FEMA 2007 Fire Declarations
All Fire Program Applicants and mutual aid assisters are requested to file a FEMA Form 90-133 (Request for Fire Management Assistance found on the website Forms Page) with the DEM Recovery Office (e-mail to bruce.french@em.myflorida.com) within 30 days of the close of the incident period for each of the six Declared Fires for which wildfire costs were incurred. Official requests have been submitted by the State to FEMA to close each of the Fire Declarations. The approved Starting and Closing Dates of each incident period for eligible costs will be posted in the below updated Fire Management Assistance Program Summary as soon as approved by FEMA. All Applicants and mutual aid claimants for each Fire Declaration will have six months from the incident closing date to submit claims for costs to the DEM Recovery Office as per the 2007 SMAA Claim Guidance posted on the website Forms Page. All program Applicants and mutual aid claimants are also requested to utilize the SMAA claim forms on the Forms Page to summarize wildfire-related expenses. The sooner the DEM Recovery receives all claims, the sooner FEMA funding will become available to reimburse the costs.
June 14, 2007 – Waiver extended for 2004 disasters until September 1, 2007
Section 35. Amends s. 252.37, F.S.; Provides an extension until September 1, 2007, of the deadline for local governments to apply for a waiver of local match for disaster funds related to Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne. The Executive Office of the Governor may approve a waiver of all or a portion of the required local match for public assistance projects for local governments if the Executive Office of the Governor determines that such a local match requirement cannot be provided, or that doing so would impose a documented hardship on the local government.
2007 Wildfires Grant Information
May 18, 2007 – PA PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE!
When submitting your Debris Management Plan send to:
Joint Field Office
2501 Principal Row
Orlando, FL 32837
Attention: State Public Assistance
(850)858-6298
May 10, 2007 - URGENT, ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS !
FEMA has recently released a PA Pilot Program, go to PA Info and select the “FEMA PA Pilot” tab.
Send all inquiries to papilot@em.myflorida.com.
March 28, 2007 – QUARTERLY REPORTS
Effective March 28, 2007 you can start updating your Quarterly Reports for the period January 1 – March 31, 2006. We have updated this report with the previous quarter’s data, but you still must update ALL projects that are not 100% complete.
The due date for submission is April 16, 2007.
January 18, 2007 – FEDERAL COST SHARE INCREASED
On January 12, 2007 the President approved an increase in Federal Share for Hurricane Wilma (1609) from 75% to 90%. For Local Governments
and Special Districts the State provides one-half of the non-federal share. Therefore the new cost shares will be 90% Federal and 5% State.
Local Governments and Special Districts will receive a net increase of 7.5%. The additional payments will be processed when the adjusting
Project Worksheets are obligated by FEMA. No action is required by you to receive these payments.
State Agencies will have the Federal Share increased to 90% and State share will be 10%.
Private non profits will see the increase in Federal Share of 15%, no State share to be offset.
Once again, this increase only affects Hurricane Wilma (1609).
December 22, 2006 – QUARTERLY REPORTS
Effective December 22, 2006 you can start updating your Quarterly Reports for the period October 1 – December 31, 2006. We have updated this report with the previous quarter’s data, but you still must update ALL projects that are not 100% complete.
The due date for submission is January 15, 2007.
December 6, 2006 - TIME EXTENSIONS
For 2005 disasters, all projects large and small Categories C – G that are not completed, by the below mentioned dates, should have a time extension submitted by the following dates:
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| Dennis(1595) |
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1/10/07 |
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| Katrina(1602) |
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2/28/07 |
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| Rita(3259) |
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3/20/07 |
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| Wilma(1609) |
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4/23/07 |
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Note: For 2005 disasters Categories A & B that have projects not complete you should already have a time extension submitted, if not please submit a time extension.
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