9523.11_Hazardous_Stump_Extrataction_and_Removal_Eligibiilty.pdf

This is a FEMA Public Assistance policy document (Policy Number 9523.11) dated May 15, 2007, focused on Hazardous Stump Extraction and Removal Eligibility. The policy establishes criteria for reimbursing applicants who remove eligible hazardous stumps from public or authorized private property during major disasters and emergencies. It applies to all personnel involved in the Public Assistance Program, including applicants seeking reimbursement for stump removal activities.

FEMA will reimburse applicants for extraction, transport, and disposal of stumps with a diameter of 24 inches or smaller at the unit cost rate for regular vegetative debris. Reimbursement is contingent on specific conditions, such as the stump being uprooted during a disaster event with 50% or more of the root ball exposed, posing an immediate threat to life, public health, safety, or economic recovery. The policy covers various scenarios, including stump removal from public rights-of-way, improved public or nonprofit property, and provides guidelines for documentation, measurement, and special circumstances. Applicants must submit detailed documentation, including photographs and specific threat information, to be considered for reimbursement.