FEMA does not provide PA funding for repair of damage caused by deterioration; deferred maintenance; or failure to take measures to protect a facility from further damage. It is the applicant responsibility to demonstrate that damage was caused directly by the declared incident; and where pre-existing damage exists; to distinguish that damage from the disaster-related damage.Here; the Applicant has not substantiated through documentation that claimed damages are the direct result of the declared incident. Rather; the documentation demonstrates significant deterioration and damages existed to the system prior to the declared incident.FEMA finds that the Applicant has not demonstrated that the claimed work was required as a result of the declared incident. Therefore; this appeal is denied.

HeadnotesFEMA does not provide PA funding for repair of damage caused by deterioration; deferred maintenance; or failure to take measures to protect a facility from further damage. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate that damage was caused directly by the declared incident; and where pre-existing damage exists; to distinguish that damage from the disaster-related damage.Here; the Applicant has not substantiated through documentation that claimed damages are the direct result of the declared incident. Rather; the documentation demonstrates significant deterioration and damages existed to the system prior to the declared incident.ConclusionFEMA finds that the Applicant has not demonstrated that the claimed work was required as a result of the declared incident. Therefore; this appeal is denied.