FEMA Recovery

By Jeff Shaw

In the third issue of Disaster Recovery Today, we discussed the categorization of disaster-related damages and costs in a manner sufficient to satisfy not only FEMA, but also insurance carriers and other federal agencies (OFAs). Once damages have been properly categorized, they must also be deemed eligible by FEMA before financial assistance can be obtained. This issue focuses on the methods for presenting disaster-related costs to FEMA to obtain a favorable decision on eligibility.

Read the complete issue of Determining Eligibility

Using the Required FEMA Categories to Properly Handle Emergencies

By Jeff Shaw

This issue of Disaster Recovery Today focuses on categorizing losses using the required FEMA categories. This step is the third in a nine-step process identified by Adjusters International to respond to a declared disaster.

Following a disaster, categorizing losses must be accurately performed to avoid future conflicts with FEMA. This issue breaks down the categories and describes how each is to be used.

—Sheila E. Salvatore, Editor

Read the entire issue of Categorizing Losses

The foundation of a successful financial recovery following a catastrophic event is an accurate and timely measurement of loss. From the initial stages of cleanup through the rebuilding process, an applicant is faced with the daunting task of determining and proving their loss to both their insurer and relief granting agencies such as FEMA.

“With regards to property and equipment losses, both FEMA and your insurer will want to know what was lost, when was it purchased, for how much, and today’s current replacement cost.”

Read the entire issue of Loss Measurement.