Public Assistance Guide

FEMA 322 / June 2007

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword Acronyms Chapters: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Foreword

List of Acronyms

Chapter 1: Disaster Assistance Overview
When Disaster Strikes
Declaration Process
The PA Program
State Management of Disasters

Chapter 2: Eligibility

Governing Documents
Applicant
Facility
Work
Cost
Categories of Work
Chapter 3: Applying for Public Assistance
Process Overview
Preliminary Damage Assessment and Immediate Needs Funding
Applicants' Briefing
Request for Public Assistance (Request)
Assignment of the Public Assistance Coordination (PAC) Crew Leader
Kickoff Meeting
Project Formulation
Validation
Grant Processing
Closeout
Chapter 4: Special Considerations
What Are Special Considerations?
The Special Considerations Process
Insurance
Hazard Mitigation
Environmental/Historic Preservation Compliance
Chapter 5: Project Management
Record Keeping
Time Limits
Changes in Scope of Work and Costs
Progress Reports
Audits
Appendices
Appendix A: Stafford Act, P.L. 93-288
Appendix B: 44 CFR Part 206, Subparts C and G-L
Appendix C: 44 CFR Part 13, Subparts A-D

June 2007
This guide describes FEMA's Public Assistance Program's basic provisions and application procedures. Because this document is not exhaustive and the provisions are subject to modification, the information contained herein should be verified with FEMA PA Program officials before becoming the basis for decision making.

Last Modified: Sunday, 18-Nov-2007 12:18:39 EST