WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Ohio to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

WASHINGTON – The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues, as additional shipments from FEMA’s air bridge arrive to help supply critical areas and National Guard soldiers assist with community-based testing facilities and setting up alternative medical facilities.

Under the White House Coronavirus Task Force's direction, FEMA, HHS and our federal partners are working with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to execute a whole-of-America response to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the public.

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Rhode Island to supplement the state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.

Subsequent to President Trump’s March 13, 2020, Nationwide Emergency Declaration for Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognizes that non-congregate sheltering may be necessary in this Public Health Emergency to protect public health and save lives. 

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about non-congregate sheltering during the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) declaration of a Public Health Emergency for COVID-19.

The FEMA COVID-19 Emergency Protective Measures Fact Sheet included a list of eligible emergency medical care activities. This fact sheet provides additional guidance related to the eligibility of emergency medical care activities as an emergency protective measure under the Emergency Declaration and any Major Disaster Declaration authorizing Public Assistance (PA) for COVID-19.

The historic figure includes 279 projects for municipalities

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FEMA has extended its suspension, until April 12, of in-field operations in support of the Puerto Rico earthquakes. FEMA personnel will continue to work on the island to support survivors.

PONCE, Puerto Rico – A public notice is now available on FEMA’s Puerto Rico disaster page that addresses the agency’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged in the Dec. 28 to Feb. 4 Puerto Rico earthquakes.

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Kansas to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.