FEMA cannot provide assistance for disaster-related losses that would duplicate benefits available to an applicant from another source; including insurance. When two or more entities agree to share risk under a contractual agreement; FEMA defines the agreement as an insurance pool.The policy with FCSRMC is a contractual agreement that indemnifies the Applicant in the event of loss by obligating FCSRMC to provide payment for damages.Consequently; FEMA reduction of funding under PWs 3573; 4291; and 5045 was proper; as FCSRMC was responsible for reimbursing the Applicant costs to repair disaster-related damages; including the costs on appeal.

HeadnotesFEMA cannot provide assistance for disaster-related losses that would duplicate benefits available to an applicant from another source; including insurance. When two or more entities agree to share risk under a contractual agreement; FEMA defines the agreement as an insurance pool.The policy with FCSRMC is a contractual agreement that indemnifies the Applicant in the event of loss by obligating FCSRMC to provide payment for damages.Consequently; FEMA’s reduction of funding under PWs 3573; 4291; and 5045 was proper; as FCSRMC was responsible for reimbursing the Applicant’s costs to repair disaster-related damages; including the costs on appeal.Conclusion