Common use of Program Intent Clause in Contracts

Program Intent. Assistance under this program is made available to ap- plicants who require temporary hous- ing as a result of a major disaster or emergency that is declared by the President. Eligibility for assistance is based on need created by disaster-re- lated unlivability of a primary resi- dence or other disaster-related dis- placement, combined with a lack of adequate insurance coverage. Eligible applicants may be paid for authorized accommodations and/or repairs. In the interest of assisting the greatest num- ber of people in the shortest possible time, applicants who are able to do so will be encouraged to make their own arrangements for temporary housing. Although numerous instances of minor damage may cause some inconvenience to the applicant, the determining eligi- bility factor must be the livability of the primary residence. FEMA has also determined that it is reasonable to ex- pect applicants or their landlords to make some repairs of a minor nature. Temporary housing will normally con- sist of a check to cover housing-related costs wherever possible.