FDEM Debris Removal from Commercial Property and Private Roads

Removal of debris from commercial properties, such as industrial parks, golf courses, cemeteries, apartments, condominiums, and trailer parks is generally ineligible because commercial enterprises are expected to retain insurance that covers debris removal.

In very limited, extraordinary circumstances, FEMA may provide an exception. In such cases, the Applicant must meet the requirements of Chapter 7: I.G.1. and Public Assistance Wildfire Policy Guidance. The Applicant must notify FEMA through FDEM that CPDR is being conducted and the type of property on which the CPDR is being conducted.

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Private roads are those that are not owned or operated by or otherwise the legal responsibility of a Federal or SLTT entity (including orphan roads, roads in gated communities, homeowners' association roads, etc.). If the public has unrestricted access (no locks, gates, or guards) and frequently uses the private road, then removal and disposal of the debris, including debris placed at the curbside by residents, is in the public interest and the Applicant is not required to submit documentation demonstrating the debris removal is in the public interest.

This does not include debris on private driveways or parking lots. It also does not include removal and disposal activities from private roads in areas with restricted access (roads behind locks, gates, or guards) or private roads that are unrestricted but rarely used by the public.

The Applicant must provide further documentation to establish that removal is in the public interest in these areas and, though not required, Applicants should consider obtaining approval from FEMA prior to starting removal and disposal. Debris Clearance (push or cut and toss) for emergency access may be eligible as Category B work if it meets the criteria in Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) v.4 Chapter 7: II.J - Emergency Access (page 115).

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