FEMA Grant Management & Federal Assistance Flashcards
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What is the primary law that authorizes FEMA to provide disaster assistance to states and localities following a major disaster declaration?
Answer: Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
The Stafford Act (Public Law 93-288, as amended) is the primary federal statute authorizing FEMA disaster assistance programs for declared major disasters and emergencies.
Under FEMA's Individual Assistance (IA) program, what is the primary benefit provided through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP)?
Answer: Housing assistance and other needs assistance for disaster survivors
IHP provides housing assistance (temporary housing, home repair, home replacement) and other needs assistance (personal property, medical, dental) to eligible disaster survivors.
What is the role of a FEMA Program Delivery Manager (PDMG) during a federal disaster response?
Answer: To serve as the primary FEMA point of contact for local governments applying for Public Assistance
PDMGs work directly with local governments and eligible applicants to guide them through the Public Assistance grant application and documentation process.
Which FEMA program funds the acquisition or relocation of properties in the floodplain to convert them to open space on a pre-disaster basis?
Answer: Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) / Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
BRIC (which replaced the Pre-Disaster Mitigation program) funds hazard mitigation projects including property acquisitions before a disaster occurs to reduce future flood risk.
What is a 'cost-effectiveness' requirement that FEMA applies when evaluating Public Assistance permanent work projects?
Answer: Repair costs must not exceed 50 percent of the cost to replace the facility
Under the 50% rule, if repair costs exceed 50 percent of replacement cost, FEMA may fund replacement of the facility rather than repairs.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, what type of audit is required for non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year?
Answer: Single Audit
A Single Audit (formerly A-133 audit) is required for entities expending $750,000 or more in federal funds and covers the entity's financial statements and federal award compliance.