Emergency Work (2 of 2)

FEMA is authorized to provide Public Assistance funding for Emergency Work, including Emergency Protective Measures and debris removal. Emergency Work is that which must be done immediately to:

  • Save lives;
  • Protect public health and safety;
  • Protect improved property; or
  • Eliminate or lessen an immediate threat of additional damage.

In addition to these, debris removal may be authorized to ensure economic recovery of the affected community.

Many vehicles on a bridge as well as the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Operations.