1. 1 2011 Snow Workshop Denise Yandle Regulations and Policy Acting Branch Chief Public Assistance Division

2. 2 FEMA Regional Administrator Deploys Liaison/IMAT FEMA RRCC Establishes Communications with State Officials Local Executive – Mayor/County Activates local emergency operations Event Can Quickly Escalate Beyond Local Means DISASTER OCCURS State – Governor Activates State Resources & Emergency Operations Center

3. 3 What Will the State Request? Major Disaster Declaration 44 CFR § 206.2(a)(17) Emergency Disaster Declaration 44 CFR § 206.2(a)(9) Expedited Disaster Request 44 CFR § 206.36(d)

4. 4 Major Disaster Declaration Is beyond State and local capabilities. Supplements available resources of State/local governments, disaster relief organizations, and insurance. Must be requested within 30 days of the incident. Declaration may include all or some of the programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Reference: 44 CFR § 206.36

5. 5 Emergency Declaration Is beyond State and local abilities. Supplementary emergency assistance. Expenditures over $5 million require Congressional Notification. Must submit request within 30 days after the occurrence of the incident, in order to be considered. Limited to immediate and short-term assistance, essential to save lives, protect public health and safety and property (and IHP, when appropriate). Reference: 44 CFR § 206.36

6. 6 Major Disaster Declarations for Snowstorms Produced record or near record snowfall in one or more counties. Overwhelms the capability of the affected State and local governments. Incident Type = “Snowstorm” Snowstorms will only normally receive snow assistance, other categories of supplemental Federal assistance may be designated for a snowstorm as warranted.

7. 7 Major Disaster Declarations for Severe Winter Storms Cause substantial infrastructure damage resulting from snow, ice, high winds, and other blizzard conditions. Incident Type = “Severe Winter Storm” Requests could include Individual Assistance and/or Categories A through G under the Public Assistance program.

8. 8 Expedited Request The severity and magnitude of the disaster exceeds State and local capabilities. Federal assistance is necessary to supplement the efforts and available resources of the State and local governments, disaster relief organizations, and compensation by insurance for disaster-related losses. State Emergency Plan was executed. Information describing the nature and amount of State and local resources that have been or will be committed to alleviate the results of the disaster. The request must specify the type of direct federal assistance required for emergency work and services to save lives and protect property. Certification by the Governor that State and local government obligations and expenditures for the current disaster will comply with all applicable cost-sharing requirements of the Stafford Act. Reference: 44 CFR § 206.36(d)

9. 9 Joint FEMA/State PDA The State has completed their assessment. The State has determined that the damage exceeds the State capability. The State formally requests a Joint PDA.

10. 10 The purpose of a PDA is to: Identify scope and degree of damage Identify staff and funding needs Identify special needs −Target area for Community Relations or a Disaster Recovery Center Preliminary Damage Assessment

11. 11 Emergency Work A.Debris Removal B.Emergency Protective Measures Permanent Work C.Roads and Bridge Systems D.Water Control Facilities E.Public Buildings / Equipment F.Public Utilities G.Other (Parks, Recreation, etc.) Public Assistance Categories

12. 12 Statewide Per Capita Indicator: $1.30 County Per Capital Impact Indicator: $3.27 Small Project Grants Maximum Amount: $63,900 IHP Maximum Award: $30,200 FY 2011 Disaster Assistance Indicators and Caps

13. 13 Evaluation Factors: Individual Assistance Reference: 44 CFR § 206.48(b) Number of homes destroyed or with major damage Number of homes with minor damage Concentration or dispersion of damage Impact to the State and local governments Demographic considerations Amount of insurance coverage Assistance from other sources Available housing resources

14. 14 Evaluation Factors: Public Assistance Level of insurance coverage in place Estimated cost of the FEMA-eligible damage on a statewide and county per capita basis Health and Safety impacts of the event Other Federal Agency assistance available Critical facilities impacts that disrupt essential public services State and local capability Reference: 44 CFR § 206.48(a)

15. 15 Other Factors and Considerations Recent multiple disaster within the last 12 months: –Stafford Act Declarations –Declarations by the Governor, including the extent to which the State has spent its own funds Imminent threat to lives and property, or to health and safety Types and magnitude of damage Impact on the community by damage or threat Reference: 44 CFR § 206.48(a)(5)

16. 16 Common Mistakes Failure to: Route the request through the Regional Office. Certify that the severity and magnitude of the disaster exceed State and local capabilities. Certify to cost-share provisions. Confirm State Emergency Plan execution. Name specific programs or types of assistance needed. Name specific areas that are being requested by the Governor.

17. 17 Hazard Mitigation Program Reference: 44 CFR § 206.430 Status of State Mitigation Plan (SMP) –Approval and Expiration Dates –Standard SMP or Enhanced SMP Approved Plan Required for PA (Cat C-G) and HMPG –30 Days to submit “approvable” plan if lapsed The specific area(s) requested for Hazard Mitigation assistance –A specific list of counties/parishes, or –Statewide for all counties/parishes Local Mitigation Plans required to receive HMGP project grants

18. 18 Type of Disaster Event/Incident Period Discussion –Individual Assistance –Public Assistance –Mitigation Conclusion Recommendations Regional Summary, Analysis and Recommendation

19. 19 Incident Period Time during which the disaster-causing incident occurs. Determined by information provided by the National Weather Service (NWS), State, and Region. Specified at the time of declaration. May be open-ended. –FEMA establishes the incident period in consultation with the State. –A memo is provided from the FCO through the Regional Administrator to the Disaster Assistance Directorate Assistant Administrator indicating date of closure. May be closed and then reopened. –Only the Governor may request the re-opening of an incident period. –The FCO recommendation must include sufficient justification for FEMA to determine it is the same event (i.e. Official NWS report). Reference: 44 CFR § 206.32(f)

20. 20 Expansion of Incident Type INCIDENT TYPE Any condition which meets the definition of a major disaster or emergency as set forth in 44 CFR § 206.2. –Only the Governor may request an expansion of the incident type –Request must include sufficient justification for FEMA to determine the new incident type is part of the same event (i.e. official NWS report) Reference: 44 CFR § 206.32(e) Hurricane Tornado Flood Earthquake Fire Severe Storms Winter Storm Tsunami Mudslides Landslides Hurricane Tornado Flood Earthquake Fire Severe Storms Winter Storm Tsunami Mudslides Landslides

21. 21 Request to Adjust Federal Cost Share Standard Disaster Cost Sharing 75% Federal : 25% State Federal funds for Public Assistance may be increased to 90% whenever a declared disaster is so extraordinary that actual Federal obligations meet or exceed the established statewide per capita threshold. If warranted by the needs of the disaster, FEMA may recommend up to 100% Federal funding for emergency work for a limited time period in the initial days of the event, regardless of the per capita impact. The request must be made by the Governor and addressed to the President through the Regional Administrator. Reference: 44 CFR § 206.47

22. 22 Review Process Governor's Request Presidential Declaration Incident FEMA Recommendation FEMA/State PDA

23. 23 Regional Points of Contact Region I: Jeanne Gallagher,(617) 956-7594, Jeanne.Gallagher@dhs.govJeanne.Gallagher@dhs.gov Region II: Doug Salley, (212) 680-3617, Doug.Salley@dhs.govDoug.Salley@dhs.gov Region III: Jack Schuback, (215) 931-5608, Jack.Schuback@dhs.govJack.Schuback@dhs.gov Region IV: Jesse Munoz, (770) 220-5301, Jesse.Munoz1@dhs.govJesse.Munoz1@dhs.gov Region V: Christine Stack, (312) 408-5570, Christine.Stack@dhs.govChristine.Stack@dhs.gov Region VI: Tony Robinson, 940-898-5399, Tony.Robinson1@dhs.govTony.Robinson1@dhs.gov Region VII: Thomas Costello, (816) 283-7032, Thomas.Costello@dhs.govThomas.Costello@dhs.gov Region VIII: John Kainrad, (303) 235- 4904, John.Kainrad@dhs.govJohn.Kainrad@dhs.gov Region IX: Terrie Zuiderhoek, (510) 627-7262, Terrie.Zuiderhoek@dhs.govTerrie.Zuiderhoek@dhs.gov Region X: Charles Axton, (425) 487-4685, Charles.Axton@dhs.govCharles.Axton@dhs.gov