Stafford Act 419 allows FEMA to provide DFA for emergency public transportation that is necessary when a community transportation services have been so damaged by a disaster that the vital functions of community life are disrupted.The work was not emergency public transportation; and consequently Section 419 is not applicable. PA Guide notes that although the cost of providing a service may increase due to or after a disaster; these increased operating costs are generally not eligible for PA unless they are directly related to accomplishing emergency health and safety tasks as part of eligible emergency protective measures.

44 C.F.R. §§ 206.201(b); 206.204(c); 206.225.PA Guide; at 29; 54; 55; 71-73; 75; 138.San Mateo Cnty. Transit Dist.; FEMA-1646-DR-CA; at 2 (Dec. 3; 2008).HeadnotesStafford Act § 419 allows FEMA to provide DFA for emergency public transportation that is necessary when a community’s transportation services have been so damaged by a disaster that the vital functions of community life are disrupted.The work was not emergency public transportation; and consequently Section 419 is not applicable. PA Guide notes that although the cost of providing a service may increase due to or after a disaster; these increased operating costs are generally not eligible for PA unless they are directly related to accomplishing emergency health and safety tasks as part of eligible emergency protective measures.