Overview of Work Eligibility (3 of 3)
Categories of Work

To facilitate the processing of Public Assistance funding, FEMA separates Emergency Work into two categories and Permanent Work into five categories based on general types of facilities.

Emergency Work addresses immediate threats, including:

  • Debris removal
  • Emergency protective measures

Permanent Work addresses the restoration of the following:

  • Roads/bridges
  • Water control facilities
  • Buildings/equipment
  • Utilities
  • Parks, recreational, and other facilities
Emergency Work: Category A Debris removal Category B Emergency protective measures. Permanent Work: Category C Roads/bridges Category D Water control facilities Category E Buildings/equipment Category F Utilities Category G Parks, recreational, and other