Eligible work in response to COVID-19 may include cleaning and disinfection to facilitate the safe opening and operation of eligible facilities. The Applicant has not demonstrated that the claimed costs for ductwork cleaning and HVAC equipment replacement are eligible under the O&O Policy, FEMA’s other COVID-19 policies, or otherwise eliminates or lessens an immediate threat. UVGI is eligible when it is installed based on certain criteria. The Applicant has not demonstrated its UVGI units meet the CDC recommendations outlined in FEMA policy. FEMA considers the urgency in which an applicant proceeds with emergency work when evaluating eligibility. The Applicant’s delay in beginning work does not support the work was necessary as an emergency protective measure to address an immediate threat.

The Applicant has not demonstrated that the claimed HVAC services are associated with eligible emergency protective measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this appeal is denied.

Stafford Act § 403. 44 C.F.R. §§ 206.206(a), 206.223(a)(1), 206.225(a)(3)(i). PAPPG, at 19, 43, 57, 133; O&O Policy, at 4-5; Air Disinfection Memorandum, at 1, 2. City of Long Beach, FEMA-4482-DR-CA, at 3; Central Campbell Fire Dist., FEMA-4497-DR-KY, at 3; Church of Saint Leo the Great, FEMA-4488-DR-NJ, at 3; City of Palm Beach Gardens, FEMA-4486-DR-FL, at 3-4; Town of Lantana, FEMA-4486-DR-FL, at 3; Grandview R-2 Sch. Dist., FEMA-4490-DR-MO, at 3-4.