Section 403 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to provide assistance that is essential to meet immediate threats to life and property resulting from a disaster. 44 C.F.R. 206.225(a) authorizes reimbursement for emergency protective measures necessary to eliminate or lessen immediate threats to life; public health; and safety; as well as threats of significant additional damage to improved property. Increased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally not eligible; even when directly related to the incident. FEMA provides PA funding for costs related to stand-by time incurred in preparation for; and directly related to; actions necessary to save lives and protect public health and safety.Detention security/support and continued and maintained security; routine patrol work and increased supervision activities are ineligible increased operating costs. The stand-by staff did not exclusively perform emergency work specific to the disaster or outside of their everyday scope of responsibilities; so it is not eligible.

HeadnotesSection 403 of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to provide assistance that is essential to meet immediate threats to life and property resulting from a disaster. 44 C.F.R. § 206.225(a) authorizes reimbursement for emergency protective measures necessary to eliminate or lessen immediate threats to life; public health; and safety; as well as threats of significant additional damage to improved property. Increased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally not eligible; even when directly related to the incident. FEMA provides PA funding for costs related to stand-by time incurred in preparation for; and directly related to; actions necessary to save lives and protect public health and safety.Detention security/support and continued and maintained security; routine patrol work and increased supervision activities are ineligible increased operating costs. The stand-by staff did not exclusively perform emergency work specific to the disaster or outside of their everyday scope of responsibilities; so it is not eligible.Conclusion