Historically, the courts have had little involvement in review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) decisions regarding the billions of dollars of federal disaster recovery funding that FEMA administers...more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance Appeals and Arbitrations regulation at 44 C.F.R. § 206.206 will change on January 1, 2022. Recipients and subrecipients should be prepared for changes in...more
An applicant's right to appeal an adverse Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Determination can be found in Section 423(a) of the Stafford Act, as implemented by FEMA in 44 C.F.R. § 206.206. Paragraph 206.206(a)...more
The Stafford Act and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations require FEMA to adjust several programmatic thresholds and indicators each year to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban...more
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic’s effects on states and communities have had a significant financial impact on organizations and governments working to protect the safety and well-being of individuals...more
On March 12, President Trump issued a formal Declaration of a National Emergency that authorizes qualifying nonprofit healthcare entities to receive reimbursement under section 502 of the Stafford Act and FEMA’s Public...more
While communities that regularly experience natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes are familiar with FEMA's Public Assistance process, the President's recent declaration of a nationwide emergency under...more