Disaster Recovery Public Assistance Programs, an Introduction (MGT-482)

This introductory course provides an overview of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Public Assistance program and process and will prepare font-line jurisdiction staff and leaders for working within that process. The goal being to begin preparing for recovery in advance of a disaster. Participants will identify pre-disaster planning and recovery actions. They will identify the goals of Federal Disaster Assistance and Recovery Programs, the initial stages application collaboration, scoping and costing, and management of the Public Assistance Process. Project funding, monitoring and closeout will also be explained. Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to identify the FEMA Public Assistance program and process that contribute to improving community recovery, minimizing damage, and preventing loss. Participants will be able to improve their understanding of existing Federal, state, tribal, and local recovery programs so as to proactively incorporate the full capa

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