Lesson 4 Overview and Objectives

This lesson discusses the steps and materials associated with the post-site inspection period. The Damage Description and Dimensions will be introduced.

Upon completion of this lesson, participants will be able to:

Identify the steps and materials that are associated with the post-site inspection period

Damage Description and Dimensions

The Damage Description and Dimensions is one of the most important sections of the project within Grants Portal. This information helps FEMA determine what damages are eligible for Public Assistance and defines the expectations for the scope of work and associated costs.

Site Inspectors use the data collected from their inspections (e.g., photographs, site sketches/drawings, measurements, etc.) to develop the Damage Description and Dimensions. The Site Inspector will enter the Site Inspection Report into Grants Manager and the system will auto-generate the Damage Description and Dimensions. Once the Program Delivery Manager reviews the Damage Description and Dimensions, the Applicant will be able to access and view it in Grants Portal.

FEMA and the Applicant will work together to reach an agreement on the detailed Damage Description and Dimensions before proceeding further.

For more information regarding the Damage Description and Dimensions, refer to the course: IS-1007 Detailed Damage Description Development.

Tasks for Post-Site Inspection

After the site inspection, the FEMA Site Inspector will populate the Site Inspection Report, upload photos, upload the report to Grants Manager, edit the Damage Description and Dimensions and upload appropriate attachments into Grants Manager.

It is a best practice for the Applicant to forward additional useful items to FEMA, including photo documentation of damage (i.e. pictures taken on a smart phone).

Documentation collection is the responsibility of the Program Delivery Manager. Site Inspectors do not maintain a long term working relationship with a single Applicant and may not work in the same physical office location as the Applicant's Program Delivery Manager. Documentation submission outside of Grants Portal should be coordinated through the Program Delivery Manager.

FEMA Site Inspector, Disaster Recovery Center State Manager and County Management Director discuss post site inspection tasks.

Lesson 4 Summary

In this lesson, participants learned about the steps and materials associated with the post-site inspection period, as well as the Damage Description and Dimensions.

The next lesson will review the course objectives. Participants will complete the Course Evaluation Form and take a Post-Course Assessment.