The damage assessment process is an on-going effort that includes three phases:
Access the example Water System Status Report to see the types of key elements that should be recorded during initial damage assessments.
- 1st Phase: Initial Damage Assessment begins immediately after the disaster
- 2nd Phase: Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) occurs just prior to a request for federal assistance if required
- 3rd Phase: Detailed Damage Assessment takes place if a federal declaration is received
Access the example Water System Status Report to see the types of key elements that should be recorded during initial damage assessments.