The Stafford Act states that federal assistance is available to restore a facility based on the design of the facility as it existed immediately prior to the disaster. 44 C.F.R. 206.223(a)(1) requires that work must be necessary as a result of a major disaster event.Restoring the pre-disaster carrying or storage capacity of engineered channels; debris and sediment basins; storm water detention and retention basins; and reservoirs may be eligible; but only when an applicant provides the required documentation. Specifically; the applicant must provide documentation to establish the predisaster capacity of the facility and that the applicant maintains the facility on a regular schedule.The Applicant did not demonstrate that claimed damages can be directly attributed to the disaster.

HeadnotesThe Stafford Act states that federal assistance is available to restore a facility based on the design of the facility as it existed immediately prior to the disaster. 44 C.F.R. § 206.223(a)(1) requires that work must be necessary as a result of a major disaster event.Restoring the pre-disaster carrying or storage capacity of engineered channels; debris and sediment basins; storm water detention and retention basins; and reservoirs may be eligible; but only when an applicant provides the required documentation. Specifically; the applicant must provide documentation to establish the predisaster capacity of the facility and that the applicant maintains the facility on a regular schedule.The Applicant did not demonstrate that claimed damages can be directly attributed to the disaster.Conclusion