Air disinfection may be eligible in limited circumstances in accordance with FEMA’s O&O Policy under the category of cleaning and disinfection. FEMA may only fund air disinfection (including HEPA filters) in cases where applicants implemented a layered approach, and where the measure is consistent with guidance applicable at the time from public health officials or the CDC as it relates to disinfection. The Applicant utilized a layered approach but has not established that the purchase of plasma air purifiers is consistent with guidance applicable at the time from public health officials or the CDC as it relates to disinfection.

The Applicant has not established that the purchase of the plasma air purifiers is an eligible emergency protective measure in response to COVID-19. Therefore, the appeal is denied.

Stafford Act §§ 403 and 502. 44 C.F.R. §§ 206.223(a)(1), 206.225(a)(3)(i). PAPPG, at 17. O&O Policy, at 4-5. Air Disinfection Memo, at 1-2. Amber Charter School, at 3.