To be eligible for PA grant funding; an item of work must be required as a direct result of the disaster. It is the Applicant responsibility to demonstrate that the damage claimed is disaster-related. FEMA may not provide assistance if an applicant negligence causes damages; such as when an applicant fails to take prudent measures to protect a facility from further damage.Certain work; such as the repair of the initial water damage; mold remediation; and necessary abatement due to contamination; were the direct result of the disaster. However; in the aftermath of the disaster; the Applicant failed to take prudent measures to prevent continued water intrusion into the Facility and to stop the spread of mold contamination; despite recommendations to that effect from its contractor.FEMA may reimburse upgrade costs associated with the repair or replacement of disaster damaged elements; if the upgrades are required by applicable codes; standards; or specifications. Here; the Applicant cited to general code authorities; but did not explain or detail what specific code section(s) apply to specific items of work.

HeadnotesTo be eligible for PA grant funding; an item of work must be required as a direct result of the disaster. It is the Applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate that the damage claimed is disaster-related. FEMA may not provide assistance if an applicant’s negligence causes damages; such as when an applicant fails to take prudent measures to protect a facility from further damage.Certain work; such as the repair of the initial water damage; mold remediation; and necessary abatement due to contamination; were the direct result of the disaster. However; in the aftermath of the disaster; the Applicant failed to take prudent measures to prevent continued water intrusion into the Facility and to stop the spread of mold contamination; despite recommendations to that effect from its contractor.FEMA may reimburse upgrade costs associated with the repair or replacement of disaster damaged elements; if the upgrades are required by applicable codes; standards; or specifications. Here; the Applicant cited to general code authorities; but did not explain or detail what specific code section(s) apply to specific items of work.Conclusion