FEMA certifications FEMA Public Assistance Program 2

Question 1

Under FEMA's PA Program, what does 'Permanent Work' (Categories C–G) cover?

Accepted Answer

Restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure to pre-disaster condition

Answer

Permanent Work categories (C–G) cover the repair, restoration, or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities to their pre-disaster design, function, and capacity.

Question 2

What is the '50 Percent Rule' in FEMA's Public Assistance Program?

Accepted Answer

If repair costs exceed 50% of replacement cost, replacement may be funded instead of repair

Answer

The 50 Percent Rule states that if the cost to repair a facility exceeds 50% of the cost to replace it to current codes, FEMA may fund replacement rather than repair.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the FEMA Public Assistance 'Grants Portal'?

Accepted Answer

To manage the PA application and grant management process electronically

Answer

The FEMA Grants Portal is the online system applicants use to submit, manage, and track their Public Assistance grant applications and project documentation.

Question 4

Under FEMA PA, what is a 'Project Worksheet' (PW)?

Accepted Answer

The primary document that identifies eligible work and costs for a PA project

Answer

A Project Worksheet is the primary document used to describe the eligible scope of work and costs for each Public Assistance project.

Question 5

Which PA program element allows FEMA to fund mitigation measures added to permanent work projects?

Accepted Answer

406 Hazard Mitigation

Answer

Section 406 Hazard Mitigation allows applicants to include cost-effective mitigation measures in permanent PA projects to reduce the risk of future damage.

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FEMA certifications FEMA Public Assistance Program 2