The Idea Behind the Agency
Sec. 101. Congressional Findings and Declarations (42 U.S.C. 5121)
a. The Congress hereby finds and declares that: 1. because disasters often cause loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage; and 2. because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect
1. revising and broadening the scope of existing disaster relief programs; 2. encouraging the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by the States and by local governments; 3. achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs; 4. encouraging individuals, States, and local governments to protect themselves by obtaining insurance coverage to supplement or replace governmental assistance; 5. encouraging hazard mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including development of land use and construction regulations; and 6. providing Federal assistance programs for both public and private losses sustained in disasters[.]
individuals and families with great severity; special measures, designed to assist the efforts of the affected States in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, are necessary.
b. It is the intent of the Congress, by this Act, to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Federal Government to State and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which result from such disasters by:
(Pub. L. 93-288, title I, § 101, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143; Nov. 23, 1988, Pub. L. 100-707, title I, § 103(a), 102 Stat. 4689.)
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1 PNP eligibility is heavily scrutinized and involves numerous factors. To determine whether your organization is eligible, please refer to FEMA Public Assistance Program Policy Guide at https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/111781, with the exception of sheltering and evacuation activities. 2 FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Policy Guide Volume 3.1, April 26, 2018 page 20. https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/fema323_app_handbk.pdf 3 Emergency Work is defined as “That work which is performed to reduce or eliminate an immediate threat to life, to protect health and safety, and to protect improved property that is threatened in a significant way as a result of a major disaster. Emergency work frequently includes clearance and removal of debris and temporary restoration of essential public facilities and services (Categories A and B).” https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/fema323_app_handbk.pdf 4 Permanent Work is defined as “That work which is required to restore a facility, through repairs or replacement, to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity in accordance with applicable codes and standards (Categories C through G).” https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/fema323_app_handbk.pdf 5 FEMA’s Public Assistance Program Policy Guide Volume 3.1, April 26, 2018 page 20. https://www.fema.gov/pdf/government/grant/pa/fema323_app_handbk.pdf
6 2 CFR § 200.404(a). 7 2 CFR § 200.404(c). 8 2 CFR § 200.404(e). 9 2 CFR § 200.404(b).
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