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Claims Navigators to Begin Calling Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claimants
Santa Fe, NM – Starting today, Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Navigators will begin calling claimants who have already submitted their Notice of Loss (NOL) form. Claims Navigators will offer claimants the opportunity to discuss questions or concerns relating to their claim and make appointments to meet in person. Anyone who submits a NOL by today will be contacted by the end of April; those who submit an NOL after today will be contacted within 30 days of submitting their NOL.
Claims Navigators are your guide through the claims process. To the extent possible, they’ll stay with you for the entire period of your claim, from start to finish. They’ll also help to connect you to other forms of assistance from additional federal, state, local and nonprofit organizations. All Claims Navigators are local New Mexicans and most are bilingual.
Claims Navigators will not be asking for banking information at this time. If someone contacts you and you are unsure about the authenticity of the caller, call the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office at 505-995-7133 to verify their identity.
If you haven’t submitted a Notice of Loss form yet, visit our website for instructions about how to fill out the form.
mayshaunt.gary Mon, 03/27/2023 - 20:24FEMA Awards $2.3M Grant to Aurora for Flood Risk Reduction Project
CHICAGO – Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA has awarded $2,315,164 to the city of Aurora, Ohio, for a flood risk reduction project. This grant will fund the acquisition and demolition of 11 flood-prone residential structures and the acquisition of one flood-prone vacant parcel.
After the demolition of these structures, the project will include floodplain and stream restoration work, storm sewer modifications, and the creation of a flood detention facility on the acquired land. The project will take place in the Geauga Lake subdivision, an area that has experienced repeated flooding, and is designed to reduce damage during future severe flooding events.
“FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of loss of life and property,” said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak. “The acquisition and demolition of these structures permanently removes them from the floodplain, and the entire project will greatly reduce the financial impact on individuals and the community when future flooding occurs in Aurora.”
“The city of Aurora has had numerous flood events which caused damage to properties, businesses and roads,” said Sima Merick, executive director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. “After the flood risk reduction project is completed the community will be safer, due in part to the acquisition and demolition of the flood-prone residential structures.”
HMGP provides grants to state, tribal and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures following a natural disaster. For this project, FEMA will pay 90% of the $2,572,405 eligible project cost. The remaining 10% of the funds will be provided by Aurora. FEMA will also provide an initial $47,399 in sub-recipient management costs to assist the city of Aurora in managing this grant. To learn more about HMGP or FEMA’s other Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, visit www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation.
FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
troy.christensen Mon, 03/27/2023 - 19:26ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Criswell Speaks to National Emergency Management Association
WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed emergency management colleagues today at the opening of the National Emergency Management Association’s Mid-Year Forum in Alexandria, Virginia.
Administrator Criswell focused her remarks on recovery efforts across the nation, especially focusing on her visit to Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on Sunday following an EF-4 tornado that caused massive destruction.
“I heard amazing acts of heroism from community members crawling from the rubble to quickly rush and help their neighbors,” she said. “And I talked with local first responders and health care professionals who quickly stood up a makeshift clinic in the armory to help those who were injured. All of you in this room are managing more events like this - events that as the initial incident is getting stabilized, are already planning for recovery.”
Administrator Criswell’s remarks addressed how recovery programs may need to evolve with the ever-changing landscape and more frequent disasters occurring throughout the nation.
“As the disasters become more frequent, as the needs become more complex and as the expectations continue to rise, the call to act will keep getting louder,” she said. “So, where do we go from here? Perhaps, we start by looking at the systems in place, identify what works and make the right investments to enable those systems to grow … And, it is this kind of thinking that can inspire a paradigm shift in how we recover from disasters, how we evaluate our programs across government and how we resource our agencies.”
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 03/27/2023 - 19:01Secretary Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi
TWASHINGTON -- Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited the devastated areas of Mississippi following Friday evening’s deadly tornadoes.
Earlier today, President Biden approved Mississippi’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration, making federal disaster assistance available to supplement recovery efforts. The declaration authorizes federal assistance to disaster survivors in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties. This assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, crisis counseling, low-interest loans and other programs to help recovery efforts. “It is inspiring to see people, not just the people in Mississippi, but the people of this country, assisting those in such dire need,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “In disasters like this, there are no strangers: everyone comes together, everyone is a neighbor, everyone is family. They cannot do it alone, and the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA will be here as long as it takes. The entire federal family is here to support these communities.”
“FEMA is here. We remain committed to the people of Mississippi,” Administrator Criswell said during a news conference in Rolling Fork. “We will be here for you now, we will be with you next week, we will be here long after these cameras are gone to make sure we are assisting you with all your recovery needs.”
Free crisis counseling services are also available for survivors in the affected areas. These services are available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 985-5990 or by visiting SAMHSA.gov.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has coordinated multiple resources to help those impacted. Those resources include bottled water, potable water tankers, tarps, portable restrooms, hand washing stations, batteries, bank chargers and fuel for critical infrastructure generators. Three shelters remain open in the state and the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and other nonprofit organizations continue feeding and providing other services for survivors.
FEMA deployed Disaster Survivor Assistance teams, an Incident Management Assistance Team and several other staff to the state emergency operations center and affected areas. Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams will help gather detailed information on immediate disaster survivor needs. These teams will provide disaster survivors with on-site registration, applicant status checks, on-the-spot needs assessments, requests for disability-related accommodations and access to partners offering survivor services.
The devastation is extensive in several communities. If you are looking to volunteer time or resources, please do not self-deploy. Trusted organizations operating in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed and will ask for additional support and volunteer resources over the next few weeks and months. A list of agencies with volunteer opportunities can be found at VolunteerMississippi.org.
ROLLING FORK, Miss. -- DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and other emergency management officials speak with a survivor of the devastating tornadoes that impacted Mississippi. (FEMA photo)
ROLLING FORK, Miss. -- DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell meet with federal, state and local officials at Mississippi Emergency Management Agency regarding recent tornadoes that swept across the state. (FEMA photo)
ROLLING FORK, Miss. -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell provides an update on FEMA’s response and recovery efforts following the recent tornadoes that impacted Mississippi at a press conference with other federal, state and local officials. (FEMA photo)
mayshaunt.gary Mon, 03/27/2023 - 00:35
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Mississippi Tornadoes
ATLANTA – Mississippi homeowners and renters in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties who were affected by the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Survivors can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. The helpline is open and available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
The disaster declaration includes Individual Assistance to households in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey Counties. Assistance for uninsured losses may include temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
If you have homeowners or renters insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. FEMA assistance cannot replace all losses, but if your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
When you apply for assistance, please have the following information ready:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security Number
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to, youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.
mayshaunt.gary Sun, 03/26/2023 - 22:35How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Mississippi Tornadoes
ATLANTA – Mississippi homeowners and renters in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties who were affected by the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Survivors can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. The helpline is open and available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
The disaster declaration includes Individual Assistance to households in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey Counties. Assistance for uninsured losses may include temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
If you have homeowners or renters insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. FEMA assistance cannot replace all losses, but if your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
When you apply for assistance, please have the following information ready:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security Number
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to, youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.
neily.chapman Sun, 03/26/2023 - 21:59Homeland Security Secretary, FEMA Administrator to Travel to Mississippi Following Devastating Tornadoes
WASHINGTON -- Following Friday night’s devastating tornadoes that swept across Mississippi, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will travel to the state Sunday to survey the damage and meet with state and local officials.
Additional details about the trip will be forthcoming.
Today, both Secretary Mayorkas and Administrator Criswell spoke with several federal, state and local officials, including Governor Tate Reeves and members of the Congressional delegation, to get a first impression of the devastation and echo President Biden’s support for the state and their response and recovery efforts.
FEMA deployed an Incident Management Assistance Team to the area and Regional Administrator Gracia B. Szczech will be in Mississippi this evening. FEMA has prepositioned commodities and resources, as well as staff to support state-led search and rescue missions, should the state request such assistance.
mayshaunt.gary Sun, 03/26/2023 - 14:16President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on March 24-25, 2023.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can apply for disaster assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work, including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program, damaged by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
John F. Boyle has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
gloria.huang Sun, 03/26/2023 - 14:14FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance
LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA approved an extension for Transitional Sheltering Assistance for survivors who still need time finding housing and continue to qualify for the program. There are two dates to pay attention to:
Must check out by June 30, 2023, for those who:
- Received housing assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development before the disaster, but have not been able to move back into their HUD-subsidized home due to disaster damage and have not found another HUD or other housing resource; or
- Are eligible for Direct Housing (FEMA provided unit, Direct Lease, or Multifamily Lease and Repair Program) and are awaiting placement.
All other households currently checked into hotels under the TSA program must check out by April 29, 2023.
Hotels will be limited to those in the 28 Florida counties that are currently housing survivors in TSA participating hotels.
The lodging rate will remain at 250% of the General Services Administration rate for the location of the hotel, to include lodging rate and applicable fees and taxes.
For the latest information on Florida's recovery from Hurricane Ian and Nicole, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
bree-constance… Fri, 03/24/2023 - 18:28FEMA Awards Landmark Medical Center Over $1 Million for COVID Response Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse Landmark Medical Center for the costs of steps taken to protect patients, staff and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $1,058,012 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the 214-bed Woonsocket hospital’s parent company, Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc. for the additional costs of operating in a pandemic environment between March 2020 and December 2021.
The costs included purchasing medical supplies such as COVID test kits, oxygen sensors, catheter supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks, face shields, gowns, medical gloves.
Landmark also bought building materials used for constructing temporary COVID-19 units such as cement, PVC pipe, wire, flex tapes, security cameras and a display monitor, door slide sensors, and automatic slide doors.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Landmark Medical Center with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
This grant brings the total awarded by FEMA to the State of Rhode Island to more than $641 million to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 16:26FEMA Awards Almost $2.7 Million To State of Maine for Covid-19 Response Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $2.7 million to the State of Maine to reimburse the state for purchasing personal protective equipment for state employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $2,693,872 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services for the purchase and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) materials such as masks to public-facing employees in other state agencies between October 2020 and July 2021.
The PPE was distributed to state agencies within the Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the State of Maine with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”
So far, FEMA has provided more than $232 million in Public Assistance grants to Maine to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 16:19FEMA Awards Almost $3.7 Million To Maine Medical Center for Covid-19 Test Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $3.7 million to the State of Maine to reimburse Maine Medical Center in Portland for the cost of testing employees and hiring temporary staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $3,676,485 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the 637-bed teaching hospital and flagship facility for MaineHealth for testing and hiring temporary nursing staff between April 2021 and June 2022.
Maine Medical Center administered 66,406 COVID tests to employees, and contracted with Cross Country Staffing to provide four registered nurses for a total of 2,015 hours who were assigned to the COVID call center for organization-wide incident management.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Maine Medical Center with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”
So far, FEMA has provided more than $232 million in Public Assistance grants to Maine to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 16:16FEMA Awards Over $5.2 Million to Lahey Clinic Hospital for COVID-19 Equipment Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $5.2 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. for the cost of purchasing medical equipment and supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $5,222,082 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the physician-led nonprofit teaching hospital in Burlington – affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine – for the cost of purchasing equipment like ventilators between March 2020 and June 2022.
The hospital also purchased personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, surgical masks, gowns, face shields, caps, shoe covers, scrub tops, scrub pants, lab coats as well as IV/surgical supplies, cleaning and disinfecting supplies, and testing supplies like cotton swabs and test tubes.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the Lahey Clinic Hospital with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $1.6 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 16:14FEMA Awards Over $2.9 Million to City of New Haven for COVID Testing, Vax Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2.9 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse the City of New Haven for the cost of providing testing and vaccinations to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $2,908,343 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the city for the cost of paying city employees and contracting for professional staff to administer COVID tests and vaccinations between February 2021 and June 2022.
New Haven paid some 121 employees a total of 6,562 overtime hours to provide 40,872 antigen rapid test and contracted for 36 nurses working a total of 15,952 hours to administer 26,102 vaccines. The city also contracted to provide security for vaccination and COVID-19 testing sites, dissemination of information to the public, and transportation services for senior citizens.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the City of New Haven with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $630 million in Public Assistance grants to Connecticut to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 16:11FEMA Awards Almost $3.3 Million to Quinnipiac University for COVID Testing Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $3.3 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse Quinnipiac University for the cost of providing testing to students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $3,282,764 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the private university in Hamden for the cost of administering approximately 95,856 COVID-19 tests between July 2020 and June 2021.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Quinnipiac University with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our institutions of higher education to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $630 million in Public Assistance grants to Connecticut to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 15:59FEMA Awards Over $4.2 Million to Suffolk University for COVID-19 Testing Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $4.2 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Suffolk University for the cost of testing students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $4,201,455 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the private research university in Boston for the cost of contracting to administer 115,844 COVID-19 tests at its campus.
Suffolk University also purchased hand sanitizer, disinfectant, desktop sneeze guards, sanitizing wipes, air purifiers, N95 respirators, medical gloves, half face respirators, safety goggles, and surgical masks as well as contracting for facility disinfection.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Suffolk University with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our institutions of higher education to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $1.6 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 15:56FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 Million to Berkshire Medical Center for COVID-19 Testing Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Berkshire Medical Center for the cost of of testing the public and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $1,390,865 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the private 302-bed teaching hospital in Pittsfield affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School for the cost of contracting to administer 22,968 COVID-19 tests between September 2020 and January 2021.
The hospital also purchased supplies such as lab coats, masks, gloves, and propane for the testing tent, and contracted to provide security and cleaning services.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the Berkshire Medical Center with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $1.6 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 15:55FEMA Awards State of Rhode Island Almost $1.7 Million for COVID Quarantine Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $1.7 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse it for the costs of operating a quarantine shelter for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $1,675,387 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) for contracting with several organizations to open and operate a non-congregate quarantine/isolation shelter at Hallworth House in Providence, the site of former long-term care facility.
The state contracted with the United Way of Rhode Island to operate a Quarantine and Isolation Information and Resource Center (QIRC) call center and also provided assistance to the public in registering for vaccination clinics.
RIDOH also contracted West Bay Community Action Inc. for admission screening and program admission assistance, discharge screening and discharge assistance, and program administration. A total of 221 individuals stayed at Hallworth House for an average of 6.78 days, and a total of 4,497 meals were provided between December 2021 and June 2022.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the State of Rhode Island with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
This grant brings the total awarded by FEMA to the State of Rhode Island to more than $641 million to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 15:52FEMA Awards State of Vermont Over $3.1 Million For COVID Hospital Staffing Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.1 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse it for the costs of providing extra staff for hospitals to handle increased patient loads during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $3,101,046 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Vermont Agency of Human Services for the cost of contracting temporary nursing staff to support the subacute skilled nursing facility (SNF) and/or intensive care unit (ICU) beds that were expanded at nine hospitals due to COVID 19 between November 2021 and April 2022.
The Northwestern Medical Center ICU in St. Albans was the largest recipient, receiving 12,839 hours of work from registered nurses and respiratory therapists at a cost of $1,792,099.
The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington received 989 hours of work performed by 21 registered nurses at a cost of $180,000, while seven other facilities received a total of $1,128,947 worth of contracted labor to support 132 SNF beds.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the State of Vermont with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.”
adrien.urbani Fri, 03/24/2023 - 15:50FEMA Approves $14 Million for Lee County Schools, Sheriff
LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA Public Assistance has approved two grants to reimburse the Lee County School District and Lee County Sheriff for emergency costs responding to Hurricane Ian.
The school district was approved for a grant of $10,069,446. After the Sept. 28, 2022, storm, the school district conducted emergency repairs, mold remediation, debris removal, water removal, safety inspections and installation of temporary generators.
Lee County Sheriff was approved for a grant of $4,180,612 to reimburse costs of security for crowd, access and traffic control, barricades, search and rescue, roof stabilization, medical care, debris removal, distribution of supplies, lighting, sandbags, tarps, generators, fuel and other costs.
FEMA Public Assistance has obligated $32.8 million (federal share) for Lee County and a total of $106 million for all applicants within Lee County.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.
Applicants work with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) after final approval. Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to complete the grant process and begin making payments. FDEM has procedures in place designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.
For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4673. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
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