Emergency Protective Measures conducted before, during, and after an incident are eligible if the measures:

• Eliminate or lessen immediate threats to lives, public health, or safety; OR
• Eliminate or lessen immediate threats of significant additional damage to improved public or private property in a cost-effective manner

FEMA may require certification by Federal, State, Territorial, Tribal, or Local government officials that a threat exists, including:

• Identification and evaluation of the threat
• Recommendations of the work necessary to cope with the threat

• Grouping of common emergency protective measures
• Considerations for private nonprofits
• Common emergency protective measures