The following list outlines the general Sequence of Events during a  disaster.
   This sequence may vary based on the  circumstances of the disaster.
   †  Disaster  occurs
   †  Local response –  emergency operations center activation - declaration of state of  emergency
   †  Continue  emergency work – maintain records (labor, equipment, materials, and  contracts)
   †  Compile initial  estimated damage. Report to State emergency management agency
   †  Evaluate needs  and request State/Federal assistance
   †  Federal/State  survey of need – Preliminary Damage Assessment
   †  Governor’s  request for Federal assistance
   †  Presidential  declaration
   †  Designate  applicant’s agent
   †  Attend  Applicants’ Briefing and submit a Request for  Public Assistance
   †  Attend Kickoff  Meeting with Public Assistance Coordination (PAC) Crew Leader – discuss  project formulation
   †  Prepare Project Worksheets – work with the  PAC Crew Leader
   †  Address  applicable Special Considerations (floodplain management, insurance, hazard  mitigation and compliance with environmental and historic preservation  laws)
   †  Complete  application for Federal funds
   †  Maintain  required documentation (labor, equipment, materials, and contracts)
   †  Receive payment  of small projects - for Federal share and possibly State share
   †  Complete  approved disaster work within time allowed
   †  Request final  inspections
   †  Submit documents  for final inspection, program review, and close-out
   †  Receive  reimbursement – final payment on large projects
   †  Keep all  documentation for 3 years from date of final Financial Status Report, or  follow State and applicant record retention policies if they require  retention beyond 3 years