Detailed Discussion
A private Nonprofit (PNP) Animal Control facility may be eligible for FEMA assistance when it provides health and safety services of a governmental nature. There are three areas of potential assistance:
Permanent Repair of the facility to the extent that the repairs are directly related to the control of animals posing an immediate threat to the public health and safety, or to the care of pets of disaster shelterees (see Pets)
Emergency protective measure to prevent damage to the facility to the extent that the facility is otherwise eligible for assistance
Emergency protective measures to locate, pick up, shelter, and care for animals that are pets of shelterees, or pose a threat to the public health and safety (i.e., dangerous animals), if the service is done under contract with the State or local government or is done by the governmental entity itself. Essential needs (e.g., inoculations), costs of veterinary staff for emergency treatment, and supplies and space in excess of normal requirements may be eligible as emergency protective measures for the animals arriving at the facility.
Publicly owned animal control facilities are generally eligible for assistance.
References: Private Nonprofit (PNP) Facility Eligibility, FEMA Policy 9521.3, dated July 18, 2007
Eligible Costs Related to Pet Evacuations and Sheltering, FEMA Policy 9523.19, dated October 24, 2007
Public Assistance Guide, FEMA 322, pages 12, 19, 72