FEMA may provide assistance to eligible PA applicants for measures implemented to reduce immediate threats to public health and safety, as well as certain measures to facilitate the safe opening and operation of eligible facilities in response to COVID-19 declarations, which may include cleaning and disinfection, including the purchase and provision of necessary supplies and equipment in excess of an Applicant’s regularly budgeted costs. Recent FEMA memorandum clarifies the O&O Policy and notes that CDC guidance does not recommend UV technology for surface disinfection. Therefore, the costs of the Applicant’s surface disinfection equipment are not eligible.

FEMA finds that the Applicant has not demonstrated that the UV equipment for surface disinfection was associated with an eligible emergency protective measure in response to COVID-19.

Stafford Act § 403. 44 C.F.R. §§ 206.225 PAPPG, at 21. FP 104-21-0003, (O&O Policy) at 3; FP 104-21-0004, at 3. FEMA Memorandum on O&O Policy, at 1-2.