2 D I SAS T E R R ECOVE RY TODAY.COM To estimate the repair cost, an assessment of all components damaged by the flood must be made — using FEMA’s criterion of “putting it back the way it was” (pre-disaster) or “returning the facility to its original form, function and design.” This assessment should result in a comprehensive scope of work detailing damages and related repairs. If possible, the scope of work should be broken into standard Construction Specifications Institute divisions, since FEMA also uses this method: Division 1: General Requirements Division 2: Site Work Division 3: Concrete Division 4: Masonry Division 5: Metals Division 6: Woods and Plastics Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection Division 8: Doors andWindows Division 9: Finishes Division 10: Specialties Division 11: Equipment Division 12: Furnishings Division 13: Special Construction Division 14: Conveying Systems Division 15: Mechanical Division 16: Electrical Once a comprehensive scope of work has been developed, the next step is to estimate project costs. FEMA has Before decisions are made, the damaged facility must be stabilized. Along with your insurance carrier, FEMA requires that you make all reasonable attempts to minimize further damages (pumping water, dehumidifying, etc.). These actions are categorized as emergency protective measures. In doing so, while there are obvious damages caused by floodwaters, you must also be aware of potential aftereffects — such as toxic contamination (air, soil, water), mold growth, scouring or weakening of foundations (buildings, bridges, roadways and more) and interruption of vital services (electrical, water, sewer). Even before the floodwaters have receded, you should contemplate these aftereffects and try to minimize their effects. How are Repair Costs Determined?1 Once facilities are stabilized, the next step is to assess the damages and determine what repairs are needed to return them to pre-disaster function and capacity. The Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, §206.226(f ) states: “A facility is considered repairable when disaster damages do not exceed 50 percent of the cost of replacing a facility to its pre-disaster condition, and it is feasible to repair the facility so that it can perform the function for which it was being used as well as it did immediately prior to the disaster.” “Along with your insurance carrier, FEMA requires that you make all reasonable attempts to mimimize further damages … .”
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