WASHINGTON -- The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continued today, as the first of two PPE shipments arrived in Maryland, for further distribution to more than 15,000 nursing homes across the country.

Meanwhile, an alternate care facility is closer to being stood up in Roseville, Minnesota.

As of May 6, Project Airbridge has completed 122 flights with an additional 23 scheduled or in transit.  Three flights landed Wednesday, one each in Chicago, New York City and San Francisco. Two flights are scheduled to land today in Los Angeles.
 

NASHVILLE – Tennessee residents who applied for assistance from FEMA after sustaining damage in the April 12-13 tornadoes and storms will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.

The letter will explain the application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully as it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.

Date: May 7, 2020

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News Desk: (215) 931-5597

ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Florida to fight the Mussett Bayou Fire located in Walton County.

This authorization makes FEMA grant funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the eligible firefighting costs for managing, mitigating and controlling the fires. Eligible costs can include labor, equipment and supplies used for fighting the fire and costs for emergency work such as evacuations and sheltering, police barricading and traffic control.

KANSAS CITY, MO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated $78 million to the State of Iowa to help reimburse eligible expenses for emergency protective measures that the state has incurred as a result of its response to COVID-19.

ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Florida to fight the Five Mile Swamp fire in Santa Rosa County.

This authorization makes FEMA grant funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the eligible firefighting costs for managing, mitigating and controlling the fires. Eligible costs can include labor, equipment and supplies used for fighting the fire and costs for emergency work such as evacuations and sheltering, police barricading and traffic control.

Applicants for FEMA assistance are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Not everyone who applies will necessarily qualify for aid and amounts vary based on individual and/or household needs.

The amount and type of housing assistance you receive might be different from assistance your neighbor receives, even though the damage appears to be similar. For example, one homeowner might have more extensive insurance coverage than the homeowner next door, which could result in a different amount of FEMA assistance received.

WASHINGTON -- The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continued today, as National Guardsmen performed support duties in Delaware and Oklahoma, while active-duty soldiers returned from duty in the New York area.  

FEMA continues to expedite movement of commercially pre-sourced and procured critical supplies from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S. through Project Airbridge.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – To date, FEMA has obligated nearly $89 million to repair and rebuild hospitals and health centers across the island. Over half of these funds are for permanent work for 258 facilities that will benefit the communities and residents they serve.

Schools presented innovative ideas that address natural hazard risks in Colorado

DENVER – Today, Earth Force and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the winners of the 2020 Rocky Mountain Environmental Challenge (RMEC). Winners include teams from schools in Fort Collins, Estes Park and Milliken, Colorado.

CANTON, Miss. – If you are a disaster survivor in Mississippi’s Covington, Jefferson Davis or Jones Counties, you may have recently received an assistance grant from FEMA for damages to your residence or possessions.

It’s important to remember the funds FEMA has provided you may only be used for specific disasterrelated expenses.

Some Survivors May Be Contacted for Remote Home Inspections

COLUMBIA, S.C. - If you were affected by the April 12-13 severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds in Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg and Pickens counties, you may be eligible for FEMA help.

Assistance provided by FEMA for homeowners and renters can include grants for rent and repairs to make their primary home habitable. It can also help other serious disaster-related needs like replacing essential household items, medical and dental expenses and funeral and burial costs.

NASHVILLE – FEMA is committed to helping all eligible disaster survivors recover from the April 12-13 Tennessee severe storms and tornadoes, including U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified aliens.

WASHINGTON -- The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continued today, as National Guardsmen provide much-needed support from Ohio to New Mexico.

Meanwhile, FEMA’s Region 3 office is coordinating medical supplies distribution from a Republic of Turkey donation. 

FEMA continues to expedite movement of commercially pre-sourced and procured critical supplies from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S. through Project Airbridge.

Testing is critical to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and mitigate its threat to public health. President Trump has led a historic effort to revolutionize testing in the United States to confront this challenge. 

NASHVILLE – The deadline for individuals and households in Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but work continues on Tennessee’s recovery from the March 3 tornadoes.

Survivors in Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties who registered with FEMA can check the status of their applications, ask questions and get information in several ways:

SALEM, Ore. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.

A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is attached and posted on the following two websites:
• The Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) site: https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Pages/default.aspx

WASHINGTON – FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor emphasized the importance of hurricane preparedness during an exclusive interview with AXIOS May 2 and The Weather Channel today, as the nation continues its unprecedented COVID-19 response.

This is a record number of obligations during a single month since the onset of the disaster, which includes 458 permanent work projects for municipalities

ATLANTA – Federal funding is now available for the state of Tennessee to provide crisis counseling services to its residents coping with stress and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On April 30, the presidential disaster declaration for Tennessee was amended to include the Crisis Counseling program. The program assists individuals and communities in recovering from the psychological effects of disasters through community-based outreach and educational services.