Emergency protective measures are measures taken before, during, and after a disaster to save lives, protect public health and safety, and prevent damage to improved public and private properties.

Debris Removal: Debris removal activities, such as clearance, removal and disposal of debris that is in the public best interest, based on whether the work: eliminates immediate threats to lives, public health and safety; eliminates immediate threats of significant damage to improved public or private property; ensures economic recovery of the affected community to the benefit of the community at large; or mitigates the risk to life and property by removing substantially damaged structures.

Work required to restore and/or repair damage to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity, in accordance with certain codes and standards (i.e., repair or replacement of structural and non-structural building components, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, contents and equipment within the building, and furnishings; and repair or replacement of vehicles and construction equipment)

Income loss due to operational interruption and/or program/event cancellation including lost ticket/admission revenues.