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/!"}*ur*", Tf;IATIAGEfr]ENTVxtrnrlscounrrr KITTITAS COUNTY CEMP The fire declaration process is initiated by the state when an authorized representative submits a request for a federal fire declaration to the FEMA RegionalAdministrator. These declarations are requested while a fire is burning uncontrolled and threatens to cause enough damage as would warrant a major disaster declaration (under the criteria for either PublicAssistance or lndividualAssistance). The entire process is accomplished on an expedited basis and a FEMA decision is rendered in a matter of hours. An FMAG declaration can provide cost recovery for mutual aid agreement agencies. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program SBA disaster loans are available even without a Presidential Disaster Declaration and are a great toolto provide low-interest loans to individuals, families, businesses and organizations that suffer physical or economic loss due to a disaster or other disruption. Additionally, the Small Business Administration makes its low interest loan programs available to qualifying businesses and private non-profit organizations that have suffered damage. The SBA works with lenders to provide loans for small businesses. The agency doesn't lend money directly to small business owners. lnstead, it sets guidelines for loans made by its partnering lenders, community development organizations, and micro- lending institutions. The SBA reduces risk for lenders and makes it easier for them to access capital. That makes it easier for small businesses to get loans. 82. State Assistance Programs Public Assisfance (PA) Program The PublicAssistance (PA) StateAdministrative Plan (SAP) provides procedures used by the Military Department, Emergency Management Division staff (as Grantee) to administer the Public Assistance Program. Audits of state and local jurisdiction emergency expenditures will be conducted in the normal course of state and local government audits. Audits of projects approved for funding with federal disaster assistance funds are necessary to determine the eligibility of the costs claimed by the applicant. Individual Assrsfance (lA) and Other Aleeds Assrsfance (ONA) Programs The lndividualAssistance (lA) State Administrative Plan (SAP) for the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) Program is used by the State Emergency Management Division staff (as Grantee) to administer the lndividualAssistance Program. The lA SAP sets forth the organization, staffing, and procedures for administration of the lndividuals and Households Program, Other Needs Assistance, in Washington State subsequent to a major disaster declaration by the President. 83. LocaI Assistance Programs lmmediate Assistance - The American Red Cross, Salvation Army and other voluntary organizations can and will provide immediate aid in the way of mass care (sheltering and November 2024 1 BASIC PLAN Page 51 of63