Good Morning - please see the email below from FDEM which lays out the parameters associated with TS Elsa.  The reimbursable costs allowed are only related to Mass Care, Shelter Support and Direct Federal Assistance which will not likely apply to co-ops.  I wanted to direct your attention to the last paragraph of Buck's email which I think most of already do but is good advice to follow.

Michelle Hershel
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Florida Electric Cooperatives Assoc.
2916 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL  32301
Cell:  (850) 510-1693
(850)877-6166, ext. 3

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From: Dickinson, Buck <Frederick.Dickinson@em.myflorida.com>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 5:11 PM
To: rkrefting@cfec.com; Michelle Hershel <mhershel@feca.com>
Subject: Tropical Storm Elsa - EM3561

Robert and Michelle,

Wanted to share with you the work eligibility parameters for EM3561.  FEMA authorized an Emergency Declaration specifically allowing for costs related to Mass Care, Shelter Support, and Direct Federal Assistance.  Only costs specifically related to those three activities are eligible for reimbursement for TS Elsa.  Rural Electric Utilities Cooperatives will likely not have costs related to those activities

A Major Declaration was not requested due to the limited amount of damages the State incurred.  In order for a Major Declaration to occur, each County and the State must meet certain financial thresholds based on the estimated cost of event related damages.  Estimated costs for damages reported to the State from effected Counties were far from meeting the required amounts.

We encourage your organization(s) to be integrated in the County's damage assessment totals in future events by reporting estimated repair costs to the County.  It's critical to coordinate with the County ahead of time to ensure they are expecting to receive estimates.  Once estimated damage costs are submitted to FEMA then it is difficult to change if the need arises.  These estimates are typically done within days of the event but does vary from County to County.

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Buck Dickinson | Programmatic Review Lead
Bureau of Recovery
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Rebuilding Together
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