To be eligible for Public Assistance; work must be required as the result of the emergency or major disaster event. Damage that results from a cause other than the designated event is not eligible.The documentation provided by the Applicant does not demonstrate that there was additional disaster-related damage.FEMA may reimburse costs when an Applicant desires to make improvements; but still restores the predisaster function of a damaged facility. An applicant must obtain prior approval from the recipient for an improved project.If the Applicant wants to proceed with the additional proposed repairs; it needs to request an improved project designation from the Recipient.

HeadnotesTo be eligible for Public Assistance; work must be required as the result of the emergency or major disaster event. Damage that results from a cause other than the designated event is not eligible.The documentation provided by the Applicant does not demonstrate that there was additional disaster-related damage.FEMA may reimburse costs when an Applicant desires to make improvements; but still restores the predisaster function of a damaged facility. An applicant must obtain prior approval from the recipient for an improved project.If the Applicant wants to proceed with the additional proposed repairs; it needs to request an improved project designation from the Recipient.Conclusion