WASHINGTON – As three separate weather systems threaten the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic and Pacific, FEMA continues working with our state, commonwealth, tribal and local emergency management partners and is ready to assist with any federal resource requests.

State of Nevada Receives $18.4 Million Grant for PPE

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $18.4 million to reimburse the State of Nevada for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of state, county, and tribal personnel, healthcare facility workers, and first responders.

“FEMA’s reimbursement gives the state the opportunity to buy additional personal protective equipment to support Nevada’s COVID response efforts,” said Governor Sisolak. “We appreciate the federal government’s assistance to help Nevadans with emergency protective measures during this unprecedented time.”

Funds covered the acquisition of N95 masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, coveralls, and powered air-purifying respirators.

The $24.5 million project is financed by $18.4 million from FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program, with non-federal sources paying the remaining $6.1 million.

“Our coordinated, state-specific plan to address the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis is based on an approach that is federally supported, state managed, and locally executed,” said the Nevada Division of Emergency Management Chief Justin Luna. FEMA is an important partner in our response and recovery efforts, and we are grateful for their support in making Nevada’s communities more prepared and resilient.”

FEMA’s PA program supports recovery from a major disaster by providing financial assistance for life-saving emergency protective measures. It is a cost-sharing program that reimburses applicants at least 75 percent of eligible costs, with the remaining 25 percent covered by non-federal sources. The federal share is paid directly to the state, which disburses funds to agencies, local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations that incurred costs

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WASHINGTON - Earlier today, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor spoke to Good Morning America about actions Americans can take to help stop the spread of COVID-19, and how the agency is prepared for hurricane season.

 

REGION 1 – Baystate Medical Center Inc. will receive $5,621,222 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the costs incurred for emergency protective measures implemented to respond to COVID-19.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $18.4 million to reimburse the State of Nevada for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of state, county, and tribal personnel, healthcare facility workers, and first responders.

Over $12 million has been obligated for hazard mitigation planning projects on the island

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA, in coordination with the Puerto Rico Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, has approved mitigation plans for 17 municipalities across the island in the last year. Currently, a total of 30 municipalities have approved plans in place, while the remaining 48 municipalities are actively engaged in updating their plans to help minimize the impacts associated with future disasters.

SALT LAKE CITY – Due to the nationwide Covid-19 emergency, FEMA is using remote inspections to assess damage to homes in Salt Lake and Davis counties cause by earthquakes between March 18 and April 17.

Utahns who applied for federal disaster assistance — and reported that they may not or cannot live at home due to earthquake damage — will be contacted by FEMA to schedule a remote inspection.

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Rock Farm Fire burning in Washoe County.

PONCE, Puerto Rico – FEMA paid more than $3 million to several hundred eligible households to stay in hotels in Puerto Rico while they sought a permanent solution to homes that were damaged or destroyed by the ongoing earthquakes.

At the request of the Government of Puerto Rico, FEMA approved the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program Feb. 8 to provide survivors short-term, emergency shelter, or an immediate place to stay for a limited time. The program ended July 20.

NASHVILLE – A public notice is now available that addresses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding occurring May 3-4, 2020.

FEMA National Continuity Programs (NCP) sponsored regional webinars to share information about best practices for the reconstitution of operations, based on the Fact Sheet “Planning Considerations for Organizations in Reconstituting Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” to enable organizations to return to normal following coronavirus (COVID-19) social distancing requirements.

Obligations include over $3.5 million for Los Baños de Coamo

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Central Office for Puerto Rico Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, announced the obligation of nearly $62 million in additional funds for 89 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico after Hurricane María. These funds were obligated between July 10 and 16 and include $23 million for repairs to roads and bridges across the Island.

Fellow Emergency Managers,

This week marks our fourth month in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. We, and our fellow Americans, have made great strides in slowing the spread and in allowing our hospital systems and first responders to provide continuing support. Several states faced monumental challenges in April and worked tirelessly to reduce their number of case counts, positivity rates, hospitalizations and most significantly, deaths.

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The reality of a disaster situation is that daily conveniences will be impacted. Seniors may have physical, emotional or financial barriers to preparing for an emergency.

Creating a personal support network and having a plan to shelter safely with loved ones will give peace of mind to all involved. If undergoing routine treatments administered by a clinic or hospital or regular services such as home health care, treatment or transportation, talk to your service provider about their emergency plans.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided more than
$2 billion to the State of Florida and communities affected by Hurricane Irma to defray the costs of emergency response and repairs to public facilities caused by the 2017 storm.

 

MIDLAND, Mich. -- Michiganders who have a policy with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) should submit their claim now for damage caused by the May 16-22 severe storms and flooding.

 

LANSING, Mich. –   A FEMA home inspection is a part of the process for verifying damage and loss for applicants following the May severe storms and flooding in Mid-Michigan.

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah homeowners and renters in Salt Lake and Davis counties who had uninsured losses from the March 18 earthquake may be eligible for federal disaster assistance from FEMA.

FEMA has programs that provide financial help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,663,132 for the State of Florida to help the City of Lake Worth defray the costs of repairs to the city’s electrical distribution system after Hurricane Irma.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved a grant of $1,203,034 for the State of Florida to help the Town of Davie defray the costs of preparing for and responding to Hurricane Irma.