Department of Emergency Management

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

NEW PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM GUIDANCE

1. The documents below provide some basic information about the Public Assistance Pilot Program that is designed to reduce the costs to the Federal government of providing assistance to states and local governments; increase flexibility in the administration of the Public Assistance Program; and, expedite the provision of assistance to states and local governments.

2. The Pilot Program participation is open to state and local governments on a voluntary basis and consists of four (4) separate sub-programs or procedures.

a. Providing grants on the basis of estimates for large projects up to $500,000. This procedure does not require an approved Debris Management Plan at the local or state level.
b. Allowing applicants to retain any revenue from the salvage value of recyclable disaster debris as an incentive to recycle debris. This procedure does not require an approved Debris Management Plan at the local or state level.
c. Reimbursing the straight-time or regular-time salaries and benefits of an applicant's permanently employed staff that performs debris removal activities. This procedure does not require an approved Debris Management Plan at the local or state level.
d. Providing an additional five percent Federal share to applicants that have a FEMA-approved debris management plan and at least two pre-qualified debris and wreckage removal contractors identified prior to a disaster. This procedure does require a FEMA approved Debris Management Plan.

3. If you have questions about the program or need additional information please call Kathleen Shingledecker at 405-869-3992; or, e-mail: Kathleen.shingledecker@associates.dhs.gov, or Fred W. Liebe at 405-869-3815/3817; or, e-mail: fred.liebe@oem.ok.gov

The following files are in Adobe PDF format and may be downloaded, saved, and/or printed.

PA Pilot Program Brochure

PA Pilot Program Fact Sheet

PA Pilot Program FAQ

PA Pilot Program Guidance - FEMA 598