PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (INFRASTRUCTURE)
FORMS
STATE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
The State Public Assistance Program is authorized under Arkansas Code Annotated
12-75-101 et.al.
The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management administers the State Public
Assistance (PA) Program. The State PA program is designed to fill the gap
between local recovery efforts and federal disaster assistance following a
disaster situation. The program provides assistance to eligible applicants
and facilities for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent
restoration of infrastructure.
It is made available to eligible applicants (Local Governments and State
Governments) that are located in a designated damage area.
The State share of these expenses cannot be more than 35 percent (35%) of
eligible costs. The State cannot provide assistance until the situation has
clearly exceeded the capability of local government.
FEDERAL PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Arkansas Department of Emergency
Management (Grantee) administers the Federal Public Assistance (PA) Grant
Program. Federal assistance will be granted when the situation is clearly beyond
the capability of both local and state governments. A team of Local, State and
Federal personnel will complete preliminary damage assessments (PDA’s) which
will help with determining eligibility for a Presidential Declaration. Federal
determination is based on a number of factors: which include population (implied
tax base), impact upon jurisdiction’s infrastructure and recent disaster
history.
The PA Program is available to
assist with reimbursement of repairs to damaged eligible facilities. It is made
available to eligible applicants (Local Governments, State Governments and
certain Private Non-Profit organizations) that are located in a designated
damage area. The Federal cost share for this program will not be less than
75% of eligible expenses for emergency measures and permanent restoration.
Additional information can be obtained by going to
FEMA.Gov
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