DEC. 2S. 2003 5:15PM 
 
FEMA 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA
1500 Main Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

December 22,2005 


Ms. Pam Breaux 
State Historic Preservation Officer 
Office of Culture Recreation and Tourism 
Post Office Box 44247 
Baton Rouge,LA 70804 


RE: Section 106 Review Consultation, Hurricane Katrina, DR-1603-LA 
Demolition ofthe Engine House, 2019 Third Street, Orleans Parish 
Applicant: City ofNew Orleans 


Dear Ms. Breaux: 
The purpose ofthis letter is to inform you that the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) will be reviewing the proposed demolition ofthe above referenced Engine House in 
accordance Stipulation V. Expedited Project Review for Emergencies of the Prograrmmatic 
Agreement among FEMA, the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Louisiana 
Office ofHomeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (LOHSEP) and the Advisory Council on 
Historic Preservation dated December 3,2004. In accordance with Stipulation V.2. and V.3., FEMA 
would like to request your concurrence to use the expedited project review process. 

The Engine House is acontributing building in the Central City National Register Historic District 
It was substantially damaged during Hurricane Katrina. There was minor lifting ofthe mane offthe 
foundation, making the building wrack at the second floor sill level. It is leaning precariously 
toward ahome that has recently been reoccupied and is largely undamaged and contributes to the 
historic district. Attached is astructural report from the Applicant, the City ofNew Orleans, staring 
that the building poses an imminent threat to life and property and it recommends the immediate 
demolition of the structure (Undertaking). 

FEMA proposes to mitigate the Adverse Effect through photographic documentation ofthe site 
which includes: 
• digital photographs taken ofthe exterior ofthe building (the interior is not accessible) that 
will be taken and developed in accordance with the archival standard produced by National 
Park Service and described in the March 2005 Photo Policy Expansion; 
• asketchplanofthe site;and 
• completion ofthe Short Format Buildings Survey. 

We are requesting your concurrence regarding the use of the expedited review process.  Your prompt
review is greatly appreciated.  Should you need additional information please contact Mary Neustadter,
Historic Specialist, at (713)-818-3093.

___________________________
Scott Wells
Federal Coordinating Officer 

cc: John Ketehum, FEMA Historic Preservation Officer 
Enclosures