Emergency demolition of structures located on private property may be eligible when partial or complete collapse is imminent and that collapse poses an immediate threat to the general public.

Demolition of structures owned by commercial enterprises, including businesses, apartments, and condominiums, are generally ineligible.

In some instances, restricting public access to an unsafe structure and the surrounding area, such as securing the area with a fence, is sufficient to alleviate the immediate threat and is more cost-effective than demolition. In these cases, demolition is not eligible.

If a structure is condemned prior to the incident, emergency protective measures related to that structure are not eligible.

FEMA must review the Applicant's demolition process for compliance with all applicable environmental and historic preservation laws, regulations, and executive orders.