This portal should be used for any of the following:

1. Preliminary Event Notification Form Submission:
   Local Governments or State Government Agencies that are wanting to submit a Preliminary Event Notification Form (PEN) to have the activation of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements Western Australia (DRFAWA) assessed for a disaster event.
2. Essential Public Asset Reconstruction Cost Estimate Submission:
   Submit an Essential Public Asset Reconstruction (EPAR) Cost Estimate Submission, including a Damage Assessment Report, Pre–Disaster Condition and Function Evidence and Information, Damage Evidence and Cost Estimate Template.
3. A general enquiry related to Recovery Funding.

Note: When selecting option 2 it will initiate an EPAR registration process, once the EPAR registration form has been submitted you will receive an email notification to confirm that it has been received. The form will then be assessed by DFES Recovery Funding, which may take up to 3 business days. If approved, you will receive a further email granting access to the DFES Recovery Funding Document Transfer Portal where documentation related to your submission will need to be uploaded for assessment. 

When completing the EPAR registration form you will be asked to confirm that you have all the necessary documentation, including evidence. To help ensure you have what is required, please refer to the factsheets and other resources on the DFES Recovery Funding webpage where further information is available, including information about assistance measures and evidence requirements. You can also contact the DFES Recovery Funding team on 1800 920 659 or drfawa@dfes.wa.gov.au for information and assistance.