BHDA attorneys Steven H. Weller and Lori J. Robinson have prepared guidelines for addressing the FEMA reimbursement process in response to the COVID-19 health emergency. The information covers:
- How to Make a FEMA Public Assistance Reimbursement Claim
- What Costs are Potentially Reimbursable?
- Limitations on Public Assistance Program Reimbursements
- What Documentation is Necessary to Substantiate a Public Assistance Claim?
- Practical Tips for Making Public Assistance Claims
- Links and Resources from FEMA and TDEM
On March 13, 2020, the President issued a nationwide emergency declaration regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”).
Local governmental entities in Texas, including cities, school districts, counties and others, may apply for reimbursement of expenses for certain emergency measures taken in response to the COVID-19 health emergency. Public Assistance reimbursement claims can be made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) in accordance with Section 502 of the Stafford Act.
To continue reading, click the following link: Summary of FEMA Public Assistance Reimbursement Process for Local Gov’t Entities