FEMA may provide assistance for the repair; restoration; reconstruction; or replacement of a facility damaged or destroyed as a direct result of a major disaster. An applicant must provide documentation or other evidence to demonstrate that the work is required to repair damage caused by the declared incident and where pre-existing damage exists; to distinguish that damage from disaster related damage.The Applicant provided documentation to distinguish predisaster damage due to ordinary wear and tear from structural damage to Facility-1 occurring as a result of the declared disaster.The Applicant has demonstrated the work to repair the damage to Facility-1 was required as a result of the declared incident. Therefore; this appeal is granted for $1;601;597.00.

HeadnotesFEMA may provide assistance for the repair; restoration; reconstruction; or replacement of a facility damaged or destroyed as a direct result of a major disaster. An applicant must provide documentation or other evidence to demonstrate that the work is required to repair damage caused by the declared incident and where pre-existing damage exists; to distinguish that damage from disaster related damage.The Applicant provided documentation to distinguish predisaster damage due to ordinary wear and tear from structural damage to Facility-1 occurring as a result of the declared disaster.ConclusionThe Applicant has demonstrated the work to repair the damage to Facility-1 was required as a result of the declared incident. Therefore; this appeal is granted for $1;601;597.00.