Per the PAPPG; at 60; increased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally not eligible; even when directly related to the incident. Additional costs related to operating a facility are only eligible if the services are specifically related to eligible emergency actions to save lives or protect public health and safety or improved property.The Applicant FAL costs associated with general patient care and routine tasks are ineligible increased operating costs.FEMA finds that the Applicant has not demonstrated that the costs were incurred during the performance of eligible emergency protective measures.

HeadnotesPer the PAPPG; at 60; increased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally not eligible; even when directly related to the incident. Additional costs related to operating a facility are only eligible if the services are specifically related to eligible emergency actions to save lives or protect public health and safety or improved property.The Applicant’s FAL costs associated with general patient care and routine tasks are ineligible increased operating costs.ConclusionFEMA finds that the Applicant has not demonstrated that the costs were incurred during the performance of eligible emergency protective measures.