“As We Want It to Be” A Subrecipient may want to upgrade or completely change a facility based on current needs. FEMA has various programs that allow for these changes which will be further outlined in future Disaster Recovery Today issues that include:
Although the loss compilation may seem onerous, the better the loss is documented the better chance of a successful reimbursement, in the least amount of time. As discussed in issue #4000 of Disaster Recovery Today, “Lack of Teamwork Could Be the Real Disaster,”any measures that can be undertaken pre-loss will reduce the time associated with completing the above tasks after an event. In the next issue of Disaster Recovery Today we will focus on how FEMA categorizes loss elements and the strategies for applicants to employ during project development.
Improved Projects Alternate Projects
Section 406 Hazard Mitigation Section 404 Hazard Mitigation
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1 If an organization does not have personnel on staff to fill these positions, it may be necessary to use outside consultants and/or professionals. 2 For buildings, electric power, roads, bridges, potable water supply, and wastewater, FEMA requires that Applicants incorporate specific codes, specifications, and standards in accordance with FEMA Recovery Interim Policy FP 104-009-11 Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications and Standards for Public Assistance .
“Although the loss compilation may seem onerous, the better the loss is documented the better chance of a successful reimbursement, in the least amount of time.”
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