FEMA/NJOEM
This FEMA region includes New Jersey, New York, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
FEMA Region 2
This 'Glam Metal' rock band released the hit single "Rock You Like a Hurricane" in 1984.
Scorpions
Photographs/Imagery
FEMA uses this web-based system to provide transparency to all stakeholders throughout the PA Program delivery process.
FEMA Grants Portal
Where do we process Reimbursements?
NJEMGrants
This system was created by the State of New Jersey prior to the implementation of the FEMA Grants Portal in order to supplement Applicants and the Grants Process.
NJEM Grants
On average, New Jersey has a disaster declaration every _____ months.
Eight
What does the Applicant participate in directly after a disaster, alongside the Emergency Response Bureau, in order to estimate damages and determine threshold achievement?
Preliminary Damage Assessment
Public Assistance categories of work can fall into two buckets: Emergency and ________)
Permanent
What is the large project threshold are August 3rd, 2022?
$1,000,000.00
The PAPPG, often referred to as the PA "Bible," is used by FEMA and the State of New Jersey throughout the Grants Process in order to ensure all public assistance practices meet legislative code and program policy requirements. What is PAPPG an acronym for?
Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide
In our PDA presentation Pat told us that, prior to landfall, the National Weather Service had not declared Hurricane Sandy a formal Hurricane. What was the naming convention the NWS used?
Post-Tropical Cyclone
The four basic components of eligibility are applicant, facility, work and ___________.
Cost
After the Applicant Briefings, FEMA and the State will hold what type of meeting?
Exploratory Call
Where can you find the % Work Completed for a recently obligated project?
90-91
What was Lt. Talty's favorite concert that he's ever seen?
Green Day
This Category of Work can take place prior to the date a disaster/event takes place.
Category B: Emergency Protective Measures
After a disaster/event takes place, how long does the State have to calculate thresholds and declare the disaster?
30 days
What is the name of the center where FEMA develops project scopes and costs, while validating compliance with all Public Assistance program regulations and requirements?
Consolidated Resource Center
What are four different types of expenses?
Options:
a. Force Account Labor
b. Force Account Equipment
C. Material
D. Rented Equipment
E. Contract Work
F. Direct Administrative Costs
This "Grants Process Bucket" would contain the following scenario:
A FEMA PDMG TFL reaches out about an outstanding RFI from the CRC. The CRC has a concern with the DI. More specifically, the CRC is concerned with the documentation the Applicant uploaded concerning the FAL and FAE on their CAT B Project.
Project Formulation
Place the following declarations in order chronologically:
DR 4614
DR 4086
EM 3573
DR 4488
DR 4086 (Hurricane Sandy), DR 4488 (COVID), EM 3573 (Emergency Declaration for Ida), DR 4614 (Remnants of Hurricane Ida)
What are the correct descriptions for the following Categories of Work?
Category A
Category B
Category C
Category F
Debris Removal
Emergency Protective Measures
Roads and Bridges
Public Utilities
What are the completion deadlines for Temporary Work and Permanent Work, respectively?
6 months, 18 months.
What documents should you send the applicant when a large project is obligated?
A. 90-91
B. Request for Reimbursement Form
C. How to submit a Request for Reimbursement
D. How to organize RFR Documentation - Example Packages