FEMA Supports Vaccine Distribution: COVID-19 Response Update

WASHINGTON – FEMA has now provided more than $3.15 billion to states, tribes, territories and the District of Columbia for expenses related to COVID-19 vaccination at 100% federal cost share and deployed 752 incident management and 317 incident support staff across the nation to support vaccine centers with federal personnel and technical assistance. Additional FEMA staff across the country are supporting virtually.

FEMA is supporting vaccination centers by providing expedited financial assistance, federal equipment and supplies, and deploying federal personnel to states, tribes, territories and other eligible applicants for vaccination efforts. This assistance is processed when a request is submitted.

As the number of states with obligations increases, FEMA continues to work alongside other federal agencies to provide federal support for critical staffing, supplies and other shortfalls that can help get more Americans vaccinated.

Additionally, FEMA is working with the Ad Council to encourage hesitant or underrepresented Americans to get vaccinated. This research-driven public education campaign provides federal, non-profit and medical stakeholders with insights and communications strategies to tailor communications to reach diverse audiences.

FEMA and Other Federal Agencies Are Supporting Vaccine Centers

FEMA, through its National Response Coordination Center and 10 regional offices across the nation, is coordinating with other federal agencies to meet state, tribal and territorial needs. FEMA is providing support to established community vaccination centers and National Guard operations to expand access to vaccines.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is supporting FEMA’s COVID-19 federally supported Community Vaccination Centers response. USACE is supporting six FEMA mission assignments to support vaccination centers across the nation. This support includes subject matter expert support to existing FEMA/state assessment teams, including electrical engineering support, providing site assessments for new sites and providing contracting capability to establish new sites.

The U.S. National Guard Bureau is providing 1,145 vaccinators, to 363 vaccination centers in 40 states and territories. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III approved 1,110 active duty troops to support five vaccine centers. FEMA will be partnering with the Department of Defense for additional resources at vaccination centers throughout the country.

On Feb 5, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas activated the DHS Surge Capacity Force for vaccine support operations. The force is composed of federal employees from other DHS components and augments FEMA’s incident management workforce. These members will receive either virtual or in-person orientation and training from FEMA before deploying to support vaccine centers.

Vaccine Guidance

The CDC Vaccine Task Force and Data Analysis & Visualization Task Force launched the CDC COVID Data Tracker Vaccinations Trends page. This page includes the overall trends of vaccinations over time in the US and for the Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. The vaccine is not a perfect fix. Everyone should continue to practice other precautions like wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance, handwashing and other hygiene measures until public health officials say otherwise.

 

zella.campbell Tue, 02/09/2021 - 17:51

$1.9 Million Mitigation Project Will Remove Flood-prone Properties in Washington County, Florida

PENSACOLA, Fla -- With the help of more than $1.9 million from FEMA, Washington County will acquire and demolish 20 repetitively flooded residential properties in Chipley and Vernon. The federal funding is 75 percent of the total project cost and will use Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds that became available following Hurricane Michael.

Acquiring and demolishing these properties provides an effective, long-term solution to mitigate the risks and prevent future flood losses. After the structures are demolished, the communities will convert them to green space to conserve the natural floodplain and minimize future impacts from flooding.

FEMA provides grants to help communities eliminate or reduce disaster-related damage. The program uses a combination of federal and state funds to elevate, retrofit, relocate or acquire homes that risk repeated damage from flooding.

Following a major disaster, a percentage of total federal recovery grant funds is designated to develop more resilient communities. As Florida has an Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan, this means more funds are available for the post disaster mitigation programs.  States with an enhanced plan receive HMGP funds based on 20% of the total estimated eligible Stafford Act disaster assistance.

The state and FEMA are reviewing additional projects to acquire and remove flood-prone properties. To date, FEMA has provided $11.9 million to Florida for post-Hurricane Michael Hazard Mitigation projects.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

barbara.murien… Tue, 02/09/2021 - 14:23

リンカーン郡: FEMAは、山火事被災者用仮住宅サイトの建築を開始しました。

 

オレゴン州セーレム – FEMAは、リンカーン郡在住の有資格の被災者家族に仮住宅を提供するために、仮住宅設置サイトの建設作業を開始しました。 作業が完了すれば、リンカーン・シティのこの新しいサイトに、最高21戸の仮住宅を設置することが可能となる見込みです。

リンカーン郡に加え、ジャクソン、レーン、リン、マリオンの各郡においても、有資格の被災者たちに仮住宅を供給するFEMA の直接住宅プロジェクトが進行中です。今日まで、95にのぼる被災者家族が、商業パークやFEMA によって建設された２つのグループサイトに設置された仮住宅に入居しています。

現在5つの郡において、有資格とされた265の被災者家族がFEMAの直接仮設住宅に入居する承認を受けています。有資格とされる家族の数が新たに追加され、短期的あるいは長期的住宅を自ら探し当てる家族がいるために、有資格被災者家族の数は時間を経て変動します。

FEMAは、被災家族が、自らのコミュニティー、学校、あるいは礼拝所の近くにとどまれるように　出来る限りの努力をしています。直接仮設住宅は、緊急災害宣言が発令された日から数えて最高18か月にわたる期間（2022年3月まで）、被災者に提供されます。

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災害復旧支援は、人種、肌の色、宗教、国籍、性別、年齢、身体障害、英語能力、または経済事情を問わず提供されます。自らまたは知人が差別行為を受けた場合は、下記のFEMA フリーダイアル番号にお電話下さい。フリーダイアル：800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) Videophone, InnoCaption または CapTelなどのリレー・サービスをご利用の方は、FEMAに与えられた番号をアップデートしてください。FEMAからの電話は、未確認番号からかかってくる事があるのをご承知下さい。 多言語対応のオペレータが待機しております。(スペイン語のオペレーターは、 2番です。)

オレゴン州の山火事及び突風の被災者は、個人のニーズに合わせた、より安全で強固な修復および再建についてFEMAの危険回避専門家に相談する事も出来ます。山火事災害後の、より安全で強固な再建、または洪水リスクについてのご質問は、メールでお知らせください。: FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov FEMAの危険回避対策専門家が、被災者のご質問にお答えします。再建の際には、地域の建設管理局または氾濫原管理局にご相談ください。

更新情報は、ツイッター及びリンクトインで、FEMA Region 10 をフォローして下さい。また、FEMAのウェブサイトfema.govより追加情報をご確認下さい。

FEMAの使命は、災害前、災害時、及び災害後に、被災者支援を提供する事です。

 

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 13:49

Condado Lincoln: FEMA inicia la construcción de un sitio de vivienda provisional para los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales

SALEM, Ore. – La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) inició la construcción de un sitio donde se proporcionarán unidades de vivienda provisional a las familias sobrevivientes cualificadas del condado Lincoln. Una vez completado, el nuevo sitio en la ciudad de Lincoln se espera que albergue hasta 21 unidades de vivienda provisional.

Además del condado Lincoln, la misión de Asistencia Directa de vivienda provisional de FEMA está en proceso de proporcionar unidades de vivienda provisional a los sobrevivientes calificados del desastre en los condados Jackson, Lane, Linn y Marion. Hasta la fecha, 95 familias han sido ubicadas en unidades de vivienda provisional en complejos comerciales y dos sitios grupales construidos por FEMA.

Actualmente, hay aproximadamente 265 familias calificadas en los cinco condados programadas para recibir Asistencia Directa de Vivienda Provisional de FEMA. La cantidad de familias cualificadas fluctúa a lo largo del tiempo a medida que nuevos hogares cumplen los requisitos y otras han encontrado por su cuenta viviendas temporales o permanentes.

En la medida de lo posible, FEMA trabaja para mantener a los sobrevivientes lo más cerca posible de sus comunidades, escuelas y lugares de culto. La Asistencia Directa de vivienda provisional se proporciona a los sobrevivientes durante un máximo de 18 meses a partir de la fecha de la declaración de desastre (hasta marzo de 2022).

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La asistencia para recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o situación económica. Si usted o alguien que conozca ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame libre de costo a FEMA al 833-285-7448 (TTY 800-462-7585). Las personas que usan un servicio de retransmisión, como un videoteléfono, InnoCaption o CapTel, deben notificar a FEMA su número específico asignado para ese servicio. Deben de conocer que las llamadas de FEMA podrían reflejarse como un número no identificado. Operadores multilingües están disponibles (oprima 2 para español). 

Los sobrevivientes del desastre afectados por los incendios forestales y los vientos en línea recta en Oregon pueden recibir consejos individuales sobre mitigación por especialistas de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA. Para información sobre cómo reconstruir de manera más fuerte y segura o para preguntar sobre los nuevos riesgos de inundación en su área después de los incendios, envíe un correo electrónico a FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov y un especialista de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA contestará las preguntas de los sobrevivientes.    

Siga la cuenta de la Región 10 de FEMA en Twitter y LinkedIn para obtener las últimas actualizaciones y visite FEMA.gov/es para obtener más información.

La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.

 

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 13:40

林肯县：FEMA开始为野火幸存者建造临时住房

俄勒冈州萨勒姆市（SALEM, Ore.）–  联邦紧急事务管理局（FEMA）已开始在一个场地施工建房，该场地将为林肯县（Lincoln County）的合格幸存者家庭提供临时住房。一旦完成，这一位于林肯市（Lincoln City）的新场地预计将容纳多达21个临时住房单元。

除林肯县之外，FEMA目前还在杰克逊县（Jackson）、莱恩县（Lane）、林恩县（Linn）和马里恩县（Marion）实施“直接住房计划”，为合格的灾难幸存者提供临时住房。迄今为止，已有95个家庭被安置在商业园区的临时住房以及FEMA建造的两个集体住房场所。

这五个县中，目前已有265个幸存者家庭被批准接受FEMA的直接临时住房。由于有些家庭以后会加入合格家庭的行列，而另一些家庭会自行寻找替代性的临时或永久住房，合格家庭的数量会随着时间的推移而上下浮动。

FEMA会力求使幸存者能够尽可能地靠近其社区、学校和礼拜场所。自灾难宣布之日起，向幸存者提供的“直接临时住房计划”最长可达18个月（至2022年3月）。

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无论其种族、肤色、宗教、原国籍、性别、年龄、残疾、英语水平或经济状况如何，灾难恢复援助对所有人均一视同仁。如果您或您的熟人受到歧视，请拨打FEMA免费电话：800-621-3362，文本电话请拨打800-462-7585。使用中继服务（如视频电话、InnoCaption或CapTel）的用户应将其服务的最新分配编号通知FEMA。这些用户请注意，从FEMA打来的电话可能是未知号码。该电话提供多种语言服务（按号码2接通西班牙语服务）。  

受俄勒冈野火和直线风影响的灾难幸存者还可以从FEMA的救灾减损专家那里获得一些有关维修和重建更安全、更坚固住房方面的具体建议。有关如何重建更安全、更坚固住房的信息以及有关在居所附近发生火灾后新的洪水风险信息，请将请求送至该电子邮件地址：FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov。FEMA的救灾减损专家会对幸存者的询问作出答复。重建住房时，请咨询您当地的建筑官员和洪泛区管理员以获取指导。

请在Twitter和LinkedIn上关注FEMA 第10区以获取最新信息。若需更多信息，请访问网站：fema.gov。

FEMA的使命是在灾难发生之前、发生过程之中和发生之后为人们提供帮助。

 

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 13:19

FEMA начинает строительство площадки для временных жилищных решений для пострадавших от лесных пожаров в округе Линкольн

САЛЕМ, Орегон. FEMA начало сооружение площадки для размещения временных жилищных решений для удовлетворяющих критериям семей из округа Линкольн. По окончании работ на новой площадке в округе Линкольн планируется разместить до 21 временных жилищных решений.

Помимо округа Линкольн, Жилищная миссия FEMA занимается выделением временных жилищных решений удовлетворяющим критериям пострадавшим в округах Джексон, Лэйн, Линн и Марион.  На сегодняшний день 95 семей заселились во временные жилищные единицы в коммерческих парках и на двух групповых площадках, построенных FEMA.

В настоящее время 265 пострадавших семей утверждены на получение прямой временной помощи с жильем от FEMA в пяти округах. Количество правомочных семей меняется с течением времени, потому что новые семьи получают право на временное жилье, тогда как другие сами находят альтернативное временное или постоянное жилье.

FEMA стремится по возможности размещать пострадавших как можно ближе к их общинам, школам и местам богослужения. Прямая временная помощь с жильем предоставляется пострадавшим на период до 18 месяцев со дня объявления стихийного бедствия (до марта 2020 г.)

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Помощь с восстановлением после стихийного бедствия предоставляется независимо от расы, цвета кожи, вероисповедания, национальности, пола, возраста, инвалидности, владения английским языком и экономического статуса. Если вы или знакомый вам человек подверглись дискриминации, звоните в FEMA по бесплатному телефону 800-621-3362 (текстовый телефон TTY 800-462-7585).  Пользователям релейной службы, такой как видеофон, InnoCaption или CapTel, следует сообщить FEMA свой номер в этой службе. Учтите, что звонки от FEMA могут поступать с неидентифицированных номеров телефона. Предоставляется обслуживание на разных языках. (Для обслуживания на испанском нажмите 2). 

Жители Орегона, пострадавшие от недавних лесных пожаров и штормовых ветров, могут также обратиться к специалисту FEMA по снижению рисков, чтобы получить персональную консультацию о том, как при ремонте или восстановлении дома сделать его надежнее и безопаснее. Чтобы узнать о том, как при восстановлении дома сделать его надежнее и безопаснее, или о новом риске наводнения после лесного пожара в вашем районе, отправьте сообщение по адресу: FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov. Специалист FEMA по снижению рисков ответит на ваш запрос. Прежде чем строить или восстанавливать свой дом, свяжитесь с местным представителем строительной инспекции и местным менеджером пойменных территорий, чтобы получить соответствующие инструкции.

Смотрите последние сообщения о Регионе 10 в сетях Twitter и LinkedIn и дополнительную информацию на веб-сайте fema.gov.

Миссия FEMA заключается в оказании помощи гражданам до, во время и после стихийного бедствия.

 

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 13:15

Quận Lincoln: FEMA Bắt Đầu Công Trình Xây Cất Gia Cư Tạm Thời cho Những Người Sống Sót Đám Cháy Rừng

SALEM, Ore. – FEMA đã bắt đầu công trình xây cất tại địa điểm xây cất gia cư tạm thời để cung cấp cho gia đình những người sống sót đủ điều kiện từ Quận Lincoln. Một khi hoàn tất, địa điểm mới này tại Lincoln City sẽ có 21 gia cư tạm thời.

Ngoài quận Lincoln, nhiệm vụ của Ban Gia Cư Trực Tiếp của FEMA là cung cấp gia cư tạm thời cho những người sống sót thảm họa đủ điều kiện trong các quận Jackson, Lane, Linn và Marion. Cho đến nay, đã có 95 gia đình dọn vào gia cư tạm thời trong các công viên kinh doanh và hai địa điểm FEMA xây cất xong.

Hiện tại, 265 gia đình của những người sống sót đã được chấp thuận cho chương trình Gia Cư Tạm Thời Trực Tiếp của FEMA trong năm quận. Số gia đình đủ điều kiện lên xuống theo thời gian vì có nhiều gia đình vừa mới đủ điều kiện và các gia đình khác đã tự tìm được nơi ở tạm trú khác hoặc nơi ở vĩnh viễn.

 Với những gì có thể làm được, FEMA cố gắng giữ những người sống sót được ở gần cộng đồng, trường học và nơi thờ tự của họ.  Ban Gia Cư Tạm Thời Trực Tiếp của FEMA cung cấp cho những người sống sót lên đến 18 tháng kể từ ngày tuyên bố thảm họa (cho đến tháng Ba 2022).

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Chúng tôi có hỗ trợ phục hồi sau thảm họa cho mọi người bất kể chủng tộc, màu da, tôn giáo, dân tộc, phái tính, tuổi tác, khuyết tật, mức thành thạo Anh ngữ hoặc tình trạng tài chánh. Nếu quý vị hoặc người nào quý vị biết, bị kỳ thị, xin gọi số miễn phí của FEMA 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Người nào sử dụng dịch vụ Tiếp Âm, như điện thoại video, Innocaption hay CapTel nên cập nhật cho FEMA biết số điện thoại của mình cho dịch vụ này. Quý vị nên hiểu rằng các cú gọi từ FEMA có thể từ số không có danh tánh. Có tổng đài thông thạo nhiều ngôn ngữ phục vụ. (Nhấn số 2 cho tiếng Tây Ban Nha).

Những người sống sót sau thảm họa bị ảnh hưởng bởi cháy rừng Oregon và gió thổi mạnh cũng có thể nói chuyện với Chuyên Viên Giảm Thiểu Thiệt Hại của FEMA để được cố vấn riêng rẽ về cách sửa chữa và xây cất lại an toàn và vững chắc hơn. Để biết thông tin về cách xây cất lại an toàn và vững chắc hơn, hoặc để hỏi về nguy cơ lũ lụt mới của quý vị sau đám cháy rừng gần quý vị, hãy gửi điện thư đến FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov, chuyên viên Giảm Thiểu Nguy Hiểm của FEMA sẽ trả lời câu hỏi của những người sống sót.  Khi xây cất lại, quý vị nên kiểm tra với chuyên viên xây cất tại địa phương của mình và quản lý vùng nước lũ để được hướng dẫn.

Theo dõi FEMA Vùng 10 trên Twitter và LinkedIn để biết cập nhật mới nhất và vào mạng lưới fema.gov để biết thêm thông tin.

Nhiệm vụ của FEMA là giúp mọi người trước, trong và sau thảm họa.

 

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 13:06

Dagmada Lincoln: FEMA Waxay Bilowday Dhismaha Goobta Guriyeynta Ku Meel Gaarka ee loogu talogalay Dadka ka Badbaaday Musiibada Dabka

SALEM, Ore. - FEMA waxay dhismo ka bilowday goob lagu dhisi doono guryo ku meel gaar ah oo loogu talogalay qoysaska ka badbaaday ee xaqa u yeesha kuna sugan Dagmada Lincoln. Kaddib marka la dhamaystiro, goobta cusub ee ku taal Magaalada Lincoln waxaa la filaa in ay qaado ilaa 21 guryaha ku meel gaarka.

Dagmada Lincoln kaddib, ujeedada Guriyeynta Tooska ee FEMA (FEMA's Direct Housing) waxay ku hawlan tahay in guryo ku meel gaarka ah loo raadiyo kuwa ka badbaaday musiibada ee xaqa u yeesha kuna sugan dagmooyinka Jackson, Lane, Linn iyo Marion. Ilaa iminka, 95 qoys ayaa lagu meeleeyay guryo ku meelgaar ah oo ku yaal goobaha ganacsiga iyo labo goob kale ay dhistay FEMA.

Iminka, 265 ka mid ah qoysaska ka badbaaday ayaa loo ogolaaday in ay qaataan Guryaha Ku Meel Gaarka Tooska ee FEMA (FEMA Direct Temporary Housing) ee ku yaal shanta dagmo. Tirada qoysaska xaqa u yeesha waa isbaddashaa muddo kaddib bacdamaa reero cusub ay xaq u yeeshaan iyo marka reero kale ay iskooda u helaan guryo ku meelgaar ah ma guryo joogto ah.

Ilaa inta ay suurtogal tahay, FEMA waxay ka shaqeysaa in dadka ka badbaaday musiibada loo dhaweeyo bulshadooda, dugsiyadooda iyo meelaha ay ku cibaadeystaan. Guriyeynta Ku Meel Gaarka Tooska ee FEMA (FEMA Direct Temporary Housing) waxaa la siiyaa dadka ka badbaaday musiibada ilaa muddo 18 bil laga bilaabo taariikhda lagu dhawaaqay musiibada (ilaa Maarso 2022).

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Waxaa la heli karaa kaalmada looga kabsado musiibada iyadoo aan la fiirinin isirka, midabka, diinta, asal qaran, jinsiga, da'da, itaal darrida, aqoonta Ingiriisiga ama xaaladda dhaqaalaha. Haddii adiga ama qof aad taqaanid la takooray, wac telefoonka lacag la'aanta FEMA 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Kuwa isticmaala adeegga Laliska (Relay service) sida telefoonka-fiidiyowga, InnoCaption ama CapTel waa in ay FEMA la socodsiiyaan nambarka loo siiyay adeeggaas. Waa in ay la socdaan in telefoonada FEMA laga soo diri karo nambar aan la aqoonin. Waxaad heli kartaa hawlwadeno ku hadla luqado badan. (Riix 2 si aad u heshid Isbanish).

Dadka ka badbaaday musiibada ay waxyeelada ka soo gaareen dabka Oregon iyo dabaylaha tooska u dhaca waxay kaloo heli karaan kaalmo ku kooban qofka oo yareysa khasaarada si loo hagaajiyo iyo si dib loo dhiso lana sugo ammaanka iyo xoojinta laga helo Ku-takhasusaha Khasaarada ee FEMA. Si aad u heshid macluumaad ku saabsan sida dib loo dhiso ammaanka loona xoojiyo ama loo ogaado halista fattahaadda cusub kuna xigta dab ka kacay meel kuu dhaw, email u dir FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov, kaddibna waxaa kuu soo jawaabi doono Ku-Takhasusaha Yareynta Halista FEMA (FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist) kana jawaabi doono su'aalaha ay qabaan dadka ka badbaaday. Marka aad dib u dhiseysid, la xariir sarkaalka dhismaha deegaanka iyo maamulaha dhulka fattahaadda si aad u heshid hoggaamin.

Waxaad Gobolka FEMA 10 (FEMA Region 10) kala socotaa Twitter iyo LinkedIn si aad u heshid wararkii ugu dambeyay iyo booqo FEMA.gov si aad u heshid macluumaad badan.

Himilada FEMA waxay tahay in la kaalmeeyo dadka, musiibada ka hor, inta ay socoto, iyo kaddib.

 

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:43

링컨 카운티: FEMA는 산불 피해자들을 위한 임시 주택 부지 건설 시작

 

오리건 주 셀렘 – FEMA는 링컨 카운티의 유자격 피해 가족들에게 임시 주택을 마련해 주기 위한 사이트에 주택 건설을 시작했습니다. 완공되면 링컨 시티의 새 부지에는 최대 21채의 임시 주택이 들어설 것으로 예상됩니다.

링컨 카운티 외에도 FEMA의 직접 임시 하우징 프로그램은 잭슨, 레인, 린, 그리고 마리온 카운티의 유자격 재난 피해자들에게 임시 주택을 마련하는 과정에 있습니다. 지금까지 95 가구가 FEMA가 건설한 상업 공원들과 두 개의 단체 사이트에 수용되었습니다.

현재 265 가구의 피해 가족들이 다섯 개 카운티에서 FEMA의 직접 임시 주택을 제공받기로 승인되었습니다. 새 가구들이 입주 자격을 얻거나 스스로 임시 또는 영구 주택에 입주하면서 유자격 가족들의 숫자가 변동하고 있습니다.

FEMA는 되도록이면 피해자들이 그들의 지역 사회, 학교 및 교회에서 멀리 떨어지지 않도록 노력하고 있습니다. 직접 임시 주택은 재난 선포일로부터 최대 18개월 (2022년 3월까지)까지 피해자들에게 제공됩니다.

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재난 복구 지원금은 인종, 피부색깔, 종교, 국적, 성별, 연령, 신체장애, 영어 구사여부 또는 경제적 신분과 관계없이 제공됩니다. 귀하 또는 아는 사람이 차별을 받았다면 FEMA 수신자 부담 전화 800-621-3362(TTY 800-462-7585)로 전화하십시오. 비디오 폰, InnoCaption 또는 CapTel과 같은 중계 서비스를 사용하는 사람들은 해당 서비스에 할당된 번호를 FEMA에 주어야 합니다. FEMA에서 걸려오는 전화는 발신자 번호가 없을 수 있다는 점을 인지하십시오. 다국어를 하는 직원들이 도와드립니다. (스페인어는 2를 누르십시오).

오리건 주 산불과 직선 돌풍의 영향을 받은 재난 피해자들은 FEMA 완화 전문가로부터 집을 더 안전하고 더 튼튼하게 수리 및 재건축을 하는데 필요한 완화 조언도 받을 수 있습니다. 더 안전하고 더 튼튼하게 재건축하는 방법에 대한 정보 또는 근처 화재 후 새로운 홍수 위험에 대해 문의 하려면 FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov로 이메일을 보내십시오. FEMA 위험 완화 전문가가 피해자 문의에 응답할 것입니다. 재건축할 때는 건축 및 홍수 범람원 담당 공무원의 가이드를 받으십시오.

최신 업데이트는 Twitter 및LinkedIn에서 FEMA 지역 10을 팔로우하고, 더 자세한 내용은 fema.gov를 방문하십시오.

FEMA의 사명은 재난 발생 전, 도중 및 후에 사람들을 돕는 것입니다.

 

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:01

El programa de arrendamiento directo de FEMA busca recursos de administradores de propiedades en el Condado Lane

SALEM, Oregon – En respuesta a la devastación causada por los incendios forestales y los vientos

en línea recta en Oregon en septiembre 2020, la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) busca empresas de administración de propiedades interesadas y calificadas para participar en el Programa de Arrendamiento Directo para ayudar a proporcionar viviendas provisionales a los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales en el Condado Lane.

Bajo el Programa de Arrendamiento Directo, FEMA puede contratar a los propietarios para arrendar propiedades residenciales existentes, que no suelen estar disponibles para el público en general (es decir, apartamentos corporativos, segundas residencias, etc.) para su uso como vivienda provisional para los solicitantes de FEMA. La fecha límite para que los propietarios respondan a esta solicitud es 12 de febrero de 2021 a las 2:00 p.m., hora del Pacífico.

FEMA busca principalmente posibles empresas de administración de propiedades que realicen la mayor parte de sus negocios en el condado Lane, pero invita a participar a todos los propietarios interesados. En el marco del Arrendamiento Directo, FEMA busca portafolios de propiedades que no suelen estar disponibles para el público en general con propiedades fácilmente disponibles para arrendar a FEMA. Las propiedades deben cumplir con todos los códigos/estándares locales, estatales y federales. Ejemplos de propiedades elegibles incluyen, pero no se limitan a: apartamentos corporativos, alquileres de vacaciones y segundas residencias (casas unifamiliares, casas multifamiliares, apartamentos, condominios, casas dúplex y viviendas prefabricadas). Las propiedades en Arrendamiento Directo se ofrecerán como vivienda provisional para los solicitantes de FEMA por un plazo no menor a 18 meses, con la opción de extensión del arrendamiento.

Para obtener información completa sobre esta solicitud de información del programa de arrendamiento directo, visite https://go.usa.gov/xs3ef (enlace en inglés).

Compañías de administradores de propiedades interesadas, por favor suministre la siguiente información:

• Nombre de la propiedad, ubicación, nombre del propietario y número de teléfono;
• Número de unidades (con un cuarto de baño, una cocina y un espacio habitable) disponibles para uso exclusivo de FEMA y el número de dormitorios que contiene cada unidad;
• Número de unidades que cumplen con los Estándares Federales Uniformes de Accesibilidad y/o características en la(s) unidad(es) que proporcionan accesibilidad para las personas con discapacidad;
• Confirmación de que el propietario está al día con los pagos de la hipoteca de la propiedad;
• Confirmación de que la propiedad está disponible para que los solicitantes se muden a ella;
• Historial de uso del edificio (fechas en las que se ha utilizado como alquiler, etc.), si es aplicable;
• Cualquier restricción aplicable a las mascotas, como cuáles mascotas se permiten en las unidades y cualquier restricción en la cantidad de mascotas o el tamaño de estas, y cualquier depósito aplicable a las mascotas;
• Cantidad de espacios de estacionamiento (incluidas las generalmente accesibles y las accesibles para camionetas) disponibles para cada unidad, si corresponde;
• Tarifas del alquiler de la propiedad, incluidas los cargos relacionados;
• Servicios públicos incluidos en el alquiler; y
• Cantidad de unidades totalmente amuebladas.

Esta solicitud de información no es una solicitud de cotizaciones. Las respuestas a esta notificación se utilizarán para determinar cuáles son las propiedades que cumplen con los criterios de arrendamiento directo y proporcionen los medios más oportunos y rentables para prestar asistencia directa a los sobrevivientes elegibles. FEMA desea obtener información sobre el mercado o las capacidades con fines de planificación.

Las respuestas a este anuncio de información no son ofertas y no pueden ser aceptadas por el Gobierno para formar un contrato vinculante.  Todas las respuestas deben ser presentadas por escrito al correo electrónico: DR-4562-OR-MLRP@fema.dhs.gov y recibidas antes del 12 de febrero de 2021, al mediodía PST.

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La asistencia para recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o situación económica. Si usted o alguien que conozca ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame libre de costo a FEMA al 833-285-7448 (TTY 800-462-7585). Las personas que usan un servicio de retransmisión, como un videoteléfono, InnoCaption o CapTel, deben notificar a FEMA su número específico asignado para ese servicio. Deben de conocer que las llamadas de FEMA podrían reflejarse como un número no identificado. Operadores multilingües están disponibles (oprima 2 para español). 

Los sobrevivientes del desastre afectados por los incendios forestales y los vientos en línea recta en Oregon pueden recibir consejos individuales sobre mitigación por especialistas de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA. Para información sobre cómo reconstruir de manera más fuerte y segura o para preguntar sobre los nuevos riesgos de inundación en su área después de los incendios, envíe un correo electrónico a FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov

issa.mansaray Tue, 02/09/2021 - 11:24

FEMA Direct Lease Program Seeks Property Management Resources in Lane County

SALEM, Ore. – In response to the devastation caused by Sept. 2020 Oregon wildfires and straight-line winds, FEMA is currently seeking interested, qualified property management companies to participate in the Direct Lease Program to help provide temporary housing to wildfire survivors in Lane County.

Under the Direct Lease Program, FEMA may contract with property owners to lease existing residential properties, not typically available to the general public (i.e., corporate apartments, second homes, etc.) for use as temporary housing to FEMA applicants. The deadline for property owners to respond to this request is 2 p.m. PST, Feb. 12, 2021. 

FEMA is principally seeking potential management companies who do the bulk of their business in Lane County, but all interested property owners are encouraged to participate. Under Direct Lease, FEMA is seeking property portfolios not typically available to the general public with properties readily available to lease to FEMA. Properties must adhere to all local, state, and federal codes/standards. Examples of eligible properties include, but are not limited to; corporate apartments, vacation rentals, and second homes (single family homes, multi-family homes, apartments, condominiums, town houses, and readily fabricated dwellings). The properties in Direct Lease are to be offered as temporary housing for FEMA applicants for a term of no less than 18 months, with the option of lease extension.

For a complete list of terms and conditions, property requirements and property identification criteria for this Direct Lease Program Request visit https://go.usa.gov/xs3ef.

Interested property management companies, please provide the following information:

• Property name, location, property owner name, and phone number;
• Number of units (a separate bathroom, kitchen, and living space) available for FEMA's exclusive use and the number of bedrooms each unit contains;
• Number of units compliant with Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and/or features in unit(s) that provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities;
• Confirmation that the property owner is current and up to date with the property’s mortgage payments;
• Confirmation that property is readily available for applicants to move in;
• History of the building’s use (dates used as a rental, etc.), if applicable;
• Any applicable pet restrictions, such as what pets are allowed in the units and any restrictions on number of pets or size of pets, and any applicable pet deposits;
• Number of parking spaces (including accessible and van-accessible) available for each unit, if applicable;
• Rental range for property, including any associated fees;
• Utilities included in rent; and
• Number of any units fully furnished.

This request for information is not a request for quotes. Responses to this notification will be used to determine which properties meet direct lease criteria and provide the timeliest, most cost-effective means of providing direct assistance to eligible disaster survivors. FEMA wants to obtain market information or capabilities for planning purposes.

Responses to this notice for information are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.  All responses must be in submitted in writing via email to                      DR-4562-OR-MLRP@fema.dhs.gov and received no later than 2 p.m. PST, Feb. 12, 2021. Phone calls will not be accepted or returned.

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Those who use a Relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their assigned number for that service. They should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish)

Disaster survivors affected by the Oregon wildfires and straight-line winds can also get personalized mitigation advice to repair and rebuild safer and stronger from a FEMA Mitigation Specialist. For information on how to rebuild safer and stronger or to inquire as to your new flood risk following a fire near you, email FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov, a FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist will respond survivor inquiries.

Follow FEMA Region 10 on Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit fema.gov for more information.

FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

 

issa.mansaray Mon, 02/08/2021 - 19:22

FEMA Supports Vaccine Distribution: COVID-19 Response Update

WASHINGTON -- FEMA has established a Civil Rights Advisory Group to ensure America's vulnerable and underserved populations receive vaccinations, proactively consider and promptly resolve civil rights concerns and help ensure equity in the allocation of scarce resources, including future vaccine allocation. Led by FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights, this group evaluates policies, practices, strategies and plans to ensure equity is at the forefront of all FEMA vaccination efforts across the country – with teams on the ground working with our partners on site selection and placement, as well as site management.

FEMA has civil rights advisors and disability integration specialists in each of FEMA’s 10 regions to help advise state, local, tribal and territorial governments and other partners. The agency is also deploying additional disability integration advisors and civil rights advisors to support regional leadership – ensuring the needs of people with disabilities are integrated in all facets of vaccine center operation, including everything from site selection to vaccine distribution. FEMA is analyzing community demographics and mobilizing translation and interpretation services, including American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, when considering the needs of people with disabilities who choose to be vaccinated.

Additionally, FEMA has now finalized a contract for 30 mobile vaccination units, with unit inspections and deliveries scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 15. The agency has also published a Community Vaccination Centers Playbook that establishes guidance for providing federal support to state, tribal and territorial Community Vaccination Centers. Information includes interagency coordination, resource support, facility setup and other requirements.

As of Feb. 7, FEMA has provided more than $2.29 billion for expenses related to COVID-19 vaccination at 100% federal cost share. These funds cover critical supplies, staffing, training and transportation needs that can help protect and save lives. FEMA has deployed 673 incident management and 318 incident support staff across the nation to support vaccine centers with federal personnel and technical assistance. Additional FEMA staff across the country are supporting virtually. 

On Feb 5, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas activated the DHS Surge Capacity Force for vaccine support operations.  The force is composed of federal employees from other DHS components and augments FEMA’s incident management workforce. These members will receive either virtual or in-person orientation and training from FEMA before deploying to support vaccine centers.

FEMA and Other Federal Agencies Are Supporting Vaccine Centers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is supporting FEMA’s COVID-19 federally supported Community Vaccination Centers response. This support includes subject matter expert support to existing FEMA/state assessment teams, providing site assessments and contracting capability to establish new sites. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is coordinating with FEMA and the CDC to design walk-up, drive-through and mobile vaccination centers. Vaccine center size and location are decided by state, local, tribal and territorial governments and will use existing infrastructure when available. 

The U.S. National Guard Bureau is providing 1,061 vaccinators to 349 vaccine sites in 39 states and territories, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has approved 1,110 active duty troops to support five vaccine centers. FEMA will be partnering with the Department of Defense for additional resources at vaccination centers throughout the country.

Community Vaccination Center Pilot Partnerships

The federal government is partnering with state governments to launch a small number of pilot community vaccination sites, primarily using federal staff to support  state and local governments. Piloting these centers allows FEMA and its federal partners to ensure a small number of centers are successful before preparing additional support, as vaccine supplies ramp up in the weeks and months ahead.

FEMA and the state of California partnered to launch a pilot project to establish community vaccination centers in Los Angeles and Oakland. FEMA will provide resources, operational support and federal staffing support to establish these new centers. The centers are expected to be open to eligible members of the public beginning Feb. 16.

Vaccine Guidance

FEMA is working with the Ad Council to encourage hesitant or underrepresented Americans to get vaccinated. This research-driven public education campaign provides federal, non-profit, and medical stakeholders with insights and communications strategies to tailor communications to reach diverse audiences.

The vaccine is not a perfect fix. Everyone should continue to practice other precautions like wearing a mask, maintaining physical distance, handwashing and other hygiene measures until public health officials say otherwise.

Everyone has a role to play in increasing vaccinations. Support your family, friends and neighbors if they need help getting appointments or getting to a vaccination center. You can help those without access to technology or those with low computer literacy to sign up online.

FEMA is committed to ensuring every American who wants a vaccine can get one.

mayshaunt.gary Mon, 02/08/2021 - 12:30

Condado Lincoln: FEMA inicia la construcción de un sitio de vivienda provisional para los sobrevivientes de los incendios forestales

SALEM, Ore. – La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) inició la construcción de un sitio donde se proporcionarán unidades de vivienda provisional a las familias sobrevivientes cualificadas del condado Lincoln. Una vez completado, el nuevo sitio en la ciudad de Lincoln se espera que albergue hasta 21 unidades de vivienda provisional.

Además del condado Lincoln, la misión de Asistencia Directa de vivienda provisional de FEMA está en proceso de proporcionar unidades de vivienda provisional a los sobrevivientes calificados del desastre en los condados Jackson, Lane, Linn y Marion. Hasta la fecha, 95 familias han sido ubicadas en unidades de vivienda provisional en complejos comerciales y dos sitios grupales construidos por FEMA.

Actualmente, hay aproximadamente 265 familias calificadas en los cinco condados programadas para recibir Asistencia Directa de Vivienda Provisional de FEMA. La cantidad de familias cualificadas fluctúa a lo largo del tiempo a medida que nuevos hogares cumplen los requisitos y otras han encontrado por su cuenta viviendas temporales o permanentes.

En la medida de lo posible, FEMA trabaja para mantener a los sobrevivientes lo más cerca posible de sus comunidades, escuelas y lugares de culto. La Asistencia Directa de vivienda provisional se proporciona a los sobrevivientes durante un máximo de 18 meses a partir de la fecha de la declaración de desastre (hasta marzo de 2022).

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La asistencia para recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o situación económica. Si usted o alguien que conozca ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame libre de costo a FEMA al 833-285-7448 (TTY 800-462-7585). Las personas que usan un servicio de retransmisión, como un videoteléfono, InnoCaption o CapTel, deben notificar a FEMA su número específico asignado para ese servicio. Deben de conocer que las llamadas de FEMA podrían reflejarse como un número no identificado. Operadores multilingües están disponibles (oprima 2 para español). 

Los sobrevivientes del desastre afectados por los incendios forestales y los vientos en línea recta en Oregon pueden recibir consejos individuales sobre mitigación por especialistas de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA. Para información sobre cómo reconstruir de manera más fuerte y segura o para preguntar sobre los nuevos riesgos de inundación en su área después de los incendios, envíe un correo electrónico a FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov y un especialista de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA contestará las preguntas de los sobrevivientes.    

Siga la cuenta de la Región 10 de FEMA en Twitter y LinkedIn para obtener las últimas actualizaciones y visite FEMA.gov/es para obtener más información.

La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.

 

issa.mansaray Mon, 02/08/2021 - 11:56

FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information

BILOXI, Miss. – After you register for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Make sure that FEMA has your current contact information and be aware that phone calls from FEMA may appear to come from unidentified numbers.

FEMA may need to call some survivors in George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties to conduct a remote home inspection in order to be able to continue processing their application for assistance after the Hurricane Zeta. FEMA also may contact survivors to obtain more information for their application.

If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, you should let FEMA know or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence.

You can update your contact information in several ways:

• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Use the FEMA app for smartphones.
• Call 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available. The toll-free numbers are open from 6 a.m. to midnight Central Time, seven days a week. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should provide FEMA with their specific phone number assigned to that service.

The deadline to register with FEMA is March 1, 2021.

When calling applicants, FEMA specialists will have the applicant’s FEMA registration number, telephone number and address of the damaged property. They may ask the applicant for the first four digits of their FEMA registration number. They will not ask for money; there is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance. If you are suspicious about a caller, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) to verify that FEMA is trying to reach you.

For more information about Hurricane Zeta recovery in Mississippi, visit the FEMA disaster webpage at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4576 or the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency webpage at https://www.msema.org/zeta/.

felicia.jordan Mon, 02/08/2021 - 10:40

FEMA Grants are for Disaster-Related Expenses Only

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama survivors have received more than $18 million in FEMA grants for damage from Hurricane Zeta. With all the priorities of getting life back to normal, it’s easy to lose track of what you’re spending money on.

FEMA offers a word of caution: Spend the money wisely. FEMA grants must be used only for expenses related to Zeta.

Survivors can expect a letter from FEMA that explains the many ways the funding could be used. Read the letter carefully. If you receive a grant, keep receipts from all purchases for three years to show how money was spent. Disaster grants should not be used for travel, entertainment, regular living expenses or any expenses not related to the disaster.

Approved uses for disaster grants include:

• Home repairs for owner-occupied primary homes (e.g., buildings, water, electrical and sewage systems); FEMA does not provide grants for second homes.
• Rental assistance for alternate housing while you are displaced from your primary home;
• Medical care for an injury caused by the disaster;
• Personal property to repair or replace damaged items, including specialized tools for work;
• Transportation, funeral, medical, dental and childcare;
• Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster.

If you received a grant for damage from Hurricane Sally and your home or property had additional damage from Hurricane Zeta, you will also want to apply for FEMA assistance for Zeta.

Residents of Clarke, Dallas, Marengo, Mobile, Perry, Washington and Wilcox counties who suffered damage from Zeta but have not yet applied to FEMA for disaster assistance have until midnight tonight, Feb. 8, to apply.

There are several ways to apply:

• Download FEMA’s mobile app. For information go to: www.fema.gov/mobile-app.
• Visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should provide FEMA with their specific phone number assigned to that service.

For referrals to Alabama’s health and human service agencies as well as community organizations, dial 211, text 888-421-1266, or chat with referral specialists via www.211connectsalabama.org.

For more information on Alabama’s disaster recovery, visit ema.alabama.gov, AlabamaEMA Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4573 and www.facebook.com/fema.

felicia.jordan Mon, 02/08/2021 - 08:08

FEMA Provides $8.3 Million to Michigan for Vaccine Distribution Support

CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division announced today that $8,375,955 in federal funding has been made available to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of March 27, 2020.

This funding is an advance payment to MDHHS for eligible reimbursable costs for a public information campaign focused on the vaccination efforts across the state. The campaign will inform the public about COVID-19 vaccination safety, COVID-19 vaccination sites, hours of operation and the registration process to get the vaccine.

“FEMA is committed to supporting COVID-19 vaccination efforts across the country,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “This expedited grant funding helps ensure MDHHS has the resources to communicate important information about the vaccine and is just one part of our support to the state of Michigan in the fight against this pandemic.”

“This funding will help ensure Michigan residents stay informed about vaccine efforts across the state,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. “It is our utmost priority that anyone who wants these safe and effective vaccines can quickly and equitably receive one.”

FEMA provides funding at a 100 percent federal share of eligible reimbursable expenses for this project.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding to local government jurisdictions and eligible private non-profits for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure as well as costs incurred for debris removal, disaster cleanup and emergency actions taken to protect lives or property.  To learn more, visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit.

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FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

troy.christensen Sun, 02/07/2021 - 15:07

Lincoln County: FEMA Begins Construction of Temporary Housing Site for Wildfire Survivors

SALEM, Ore. – FEMA has begun construction on a site where temporary housing units will be provided to qualified survivor families from Lincoln County. Once completed, the new site in Lincoln City is expected to hold up to 21 temporary housing units.

In addition to Lincoln county, FEMA’s Direct Housing mission is in the process of providing temporary housing units to qualified disaster survivors in Jackson, Lane, Linn and Marion counties. To date, 95 families have been placed in temporary housing units in commercial parks and two group sites built by FEMA.

Currently, 265 survivor families are approved to receive FEMA Direct Temporary Housing in the five counties. The number of qualified families fluctuates over time as new households become eligible and other households locate alternate temporary or permanent housing on their own.

To the degree possible, FEMA works to keep survivors as close as possible to their communities, schools and places of worship. Direct Temporary Housing is provided to survivors for up to 18 months from the date of the disaster declaration (until March 2022).

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Those who use a Relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their assigned number for that service. They should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish)

Disaster survivors affected by the Oregon wildfires and straight-line winds can also get personalized mitigation advice to repair and rebuild safer and stronger from a FEMA Mitigation Specialist. For information on how to rebuild safer and stronger or to inquire as to your new flood risk following a fire near you, email FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov, a FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist will respond survivor inquiries. When rebuilding check with your local building official and floodplain administrator for guidance.

Follow FEMA Region 10 on Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit fema.gov for more information.

FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 02/05/2021 - 19:01

FEMA Awards Washington State $275 Million for Vaccine Distribution

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated an initial $275 million to Washington’s Department of Health (DOH) in support of vaccine distribution sites throughout the state. This Public Assistance grant will support Washington with emergency protective measures to store, handle, transport, distribute, and administer the COVID-19 vaccine. 

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Washington DOH utilized contracts to establish the setup and operational costs for the distribution of vaccines. DOH is leading the implementation of the vaccine effort, which is State supported, regionally coordinated and locally synchronized.  

The grant provides expedited federal funding for approximately half of the total anticipated award to support and reimburse eligible costs related to the State’s vaccination program for an estimated 90-day period.

"These funds will support our Washington partners' extraordinary efforts to accelerate and expand access to COVID-19 vaccinations across the state," said FEMA Region 10 Acting Regional Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich.

Eligible costs include medical and support staff, including facility infection control measures; personal protective equipment (PPE); storage equipment, including coolers, freezers, temperature monitoring devices, and portable vaccine storage units for transportation; supplies such as emergency medical supplies (for emergency medical care needs that may arise in the administration of the vaccine), containers (for medical waste), as well as proper storage as needed for canisters of liquid nitrogen or dry ice.

For the COVID-19 response, FEMA has streamlined the Public Assistance Grant Program application and reimbursement process to get funds to applicants faster. Expedited reimbursements help local, state, and tribal officials address immediate threats to life, public health, and safety.

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Follow FEMA Region 10 on Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit this vaccine support page for more information.

FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

hannah.weinstein Fri, 02/05/2021 - 18:23

Stanford Health Care Receives $16.8M to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted $16.8 million to Stanford Health Care to distribute and administer COVID-19 vaccines at six sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Funds will reimburse Stanford Health Care expenses for personal protective equipment, facility costs and miscellaneous supplies required to store, handle, transport and administer the vaccines.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program has provided the initial $16.8 million for the $42 million expedited project. Additional funding will be reimbursed upon submittal of documentation supporting further expenditures.

The Public Assistance program provides grants to government organizations and certain private nonprofit organizations following a presidential disaster declaration to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

FEMA continues working with our partners ─ including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies ─ along with state, tribal and territorial authorities, private sector partners and others to assist, augment and expedite vaccinations in the United States.

We remain committed to helping Americans in their time of need and will continue to work with our partners to stop the spread of this disease.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Follow FEMA Region 9 online at twitter.com/femaregion9.

robert.barker Fri, 02/05/2021 - 15:48

Ventura County Receives $2.6M to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided Ventura County $2.6 million to distribute and administer approximately 306,000 COVID-19 vaccines at four vaccination centers open seven days a week for 90 days from Feb. 1 to Apr. 30.

The grant reimburses county expenses for labor, security, refrigeration, supplies, equipment and facility rental to support the operation.

The $2.6 million project is funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provides grants to government organizations and certain private nonprofit organizations following a presidential disaster declaration to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

FEMA continues working with our partners ─ including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies ─ along with state, tribal and territorial authorities, private sector partners and others to assist, augment and expedite vaccinations in the United States.

We remain committed to helping Americans in their time of need and will continue to work with our partners to stop the spread of this disease.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Follow FEMA Region 9 online at twitter.com/femaregion9.

robert.barker Fri, 02/05/2021 - 15:46