Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO)
The Emergency Relief and Emergency Relief for Federally-owned Roads Program(s) are administered by FHWA’s Office of Infrastructure. Program information can be found at ER - Federal-aid Programs - Federal-aid Programs and Special Funding - Federal Highway Administration (dot.gov). The Federal Lands Highway Division Offices and FLH’s Office of Tribal Transportation support Federal land management agencies and tribal needs, respectively in coordination with the Office of Infrastructure.
Overview
The Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads Program, or ERFO Program, was established to assist federal agencies with the repair or reconstruction of tribal transportation facilities, federal lands transportation facilities, and other federally owned roads that are open to public travel, which are found to have suffered serious damage by a natural disaster over a wide area or by a catastrophic failure.
The Mobile Solution for Assessment Reporting (MSAR24) mobile application is provided by Federal Highway Administration via free download from commercial app stores for the following platforms:
- IOS devices (iPhones and iPads) running IOS 14.4 or later
- Android smartphones and tablets running OS 11 or later
Use of this application requires authorization, please contact MSARsupport@dot.gov to request access.
- Emergency Relief: Understanding Betterment Eligibility and Approval
- FAST Act Changes - Summary of changes by the FAST Act to the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) Program
fast-changes-summary.pdf (38.53 KB)
The ERFO Manual provides detailed program guidance and instructions on how Federal agencies and Indian tribal governments can apply for ERFO funding for road damage.
View the ERFO Disaster Assistance Manual
- Notice of Intent Letter
noi-letter.docx (14.07 KB)
- Quick Release Request Email
quick-release-request.docx (13.81 KB)
- Program of Projects Request Letter
pop-request-letter.docx (16.87 KB)
- Program of Projects Table
pop-table.xlsx (12.96 KB)
- Disaster Repair Status Report
- Time Extension Request Letter
ter-letter.docx (15.73 KB)
- Disaster Closeout Checklist
disaster-closeout-checklist.docx (15.28 KB)
Contact Information
Lorell Duteil
ERFO Coordinator
Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFL)
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Phone: (720) 963-3425
Email: lorell.duteil@dot.gov
J. "Eric" Wright
ERFO Coordinator
Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFL)
Location: Ashburn, Virginia
Cell: (703) 946-8181
Email: john.wright@dot.gov
Scott Smithline
ERFO Coordinator
Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFL)
Location: Vancouver, Washington
Phone: (360) 619-7785
Email: scott.smithline@dot.gov
Last updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024