The presentation consists of walking the audience through the reimbursement requirements in the aftermath of a disaster and identifies the unique planning needs presented in trackingResponse and Recovery costs to achieve maximum reimbursement. This presentation mainly focuses on the FEMA Public Assistance Program, which reimburses state and local government entities for emergency and permanent work after a Presidentially declared Major Disaster. Other potential reimbursement methods, including the State Disaster Recovery Restricted Account, will also be discussed. (This presentation was also given during the Midyear Conference in Sandy on April 6, 2016, and can be modified to meet the needs of the annual conference, if necessary.)
