Public Assistance Resource Library

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The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.

The Public Assistance Resource Library contains general program and disaster-specific guidance that focuses on restoring public infrastructure for communities affected by major disasters or emergencies.

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Public Assistance (PA) Hazard Mitigation Funding for Replacement Facilities

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HSOAC COVID-19 Patient Care Revenue DOB Update: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Frequently Asked Questions - EMMIE to Grants Manager/Grants Portal Transition

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FP 106-12 Public Assistance Alternative Procedures for Permanent Work Pilot for Hurricanes Florence and Michael

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Public Assistance: Alternative Procedures for Permanent Work Pilot for Hurricanes Florence and Michael

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Strategic Funds Management Instruction

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COVID-19 Patient Care Revenue Duplication of Benefits

This guidance is intended to assist Recipients and Subrecipients who are also billing for medical services which are paid partially or fully by FEMA Assistance with identifying duplications and taking a project reduction. If you have questions on the document or the process, please email them to fema-pa-patientcarerevenue@fema.dhs.gov.

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Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Guide for Permanent Work for FEMA-4339-DR-PR

This document provides guidance to FEMA, the Recipient, and Subrecipients for implementing PAAP for permanent work under FEMA-4339-DR-PR. It describes the scope and limitations of the alternative procedures; describes changes to the aspects of the PA Program to which these procedures apply; identifies responsibilities for certain activities; and identifies timelines for key actions and decisions. It does not describe steps for all processes PAAP affects.

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Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Guide for Permanent Work for FEMA-4340-VI

This document provides guidance to FEMA, the Recipient, and Subrecipients for implementing PAAP for permanent work under FEMA-4340-DR-VI. It describes the scope and limitations of the alternative procedures; describes changes to the aspects of the PA Program to which these procedures apply; identifies responsibilities for certain activities; and identifies timelines for key actions and decisions. It does not describe steps for all processes PAAP affects. FEMA field staff will develop procedures for implementation in consultation with USVI.

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Validate As You Go Factsheet