FEMA is authorized to provide PA funding for emergency protective measures to save lives; to protect public health and safety; and to protect improved property.The Applicant incurred costs as a result of the incident; however; it has not demonstrated that these additional costs were eligible emergency protective measures to save lives or protect public health and safety.Increased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally not eligible; even when directly related to the incident.The Applicant has not shown that the costs for its security services are specifically related to eligible emergency actions to save lives or protect public health and safety or improved property; the services are only for a limited period based on the exigency; and the costs are tracked and documented. Therefore; these are increased operating costs.

HeadnotesFEMA is authorized to provide PA funding for emergency protective measures to save lives; to protect public health and safety; and to protect improved property.The Applicant incurred costs as a result of the incident; however; it has not demonstrated that these additional costs were eligible emergency protective measures to save lives or protect public health and safety.Increased costs of operating a facility or providing a service are generally not eligible; even when directly related to the incident.The Applicant has not shown that the costs for its security services are specifically related to eligible emergency actions to save lives or protect public health and safety or improved property; the services are only for a limited period based on the exigency; and the costs are tracked and documented. Therefore; these are increased operating costs.Conclusion