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Photos of the Whole-of-America COVID-19 Response

Mon, 04/06/2020 - 08:59

WASHINGTON – The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with two  FEMA air bridge flights carrying medical supplies arriving in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday and today.

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma

Sun, 04/05/2020 - 19:40

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

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Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams

Sun, 04/05/2020 - 19:22

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – During times of natural disasters or situations like the one the island and the rest of the world are currently facing, there are people who may try to take advantage for their own personal gain. FEMA encourages residents to be alert for any fraudulent activity or scams during this time.

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

Sun, 04/05/2020 - 18:45

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

Sun, 04/05/2020 - 18:32

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota

Sun, 04/05/2020 - 16:38

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Delaware

Sun, 04/05/2020 - 15:20

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arizona

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 21:32

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Utah

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 21:27

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nevada

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 21:12

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Maine

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 20:29

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

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Photos of the Whole-of-America Response to COVID-19

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 19:35

WASHINGTON – The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with FEMA’s air bridge receiving new medical shipments into Columbus, Ohio, and soldiers helping move medical supplies into areas like Arkansas and Pennsylvania.

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Wisconsin Major Disaster Declaration

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 18:05

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Nebraska Major Disaster Declaration

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 17:54

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

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Federal Aid Programs For The State Of Oregon

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 16:59

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of Oregon.

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Oregon Disaster Declaration for Flooding and Severe Storms

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 16:50

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oregon to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding on Feb. 5-9, 2020.

The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

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FEMA Awards $44 million to Iowa for COVID-19 Response

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 12:55

KANSAS CITY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated more than $44 million to the State of Iowa for eligible work in the COVID-19 response. These funds were obligated Saturday, April 4, under major disaster declaration (FEMA-4483-DR) approved March 23.

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Photos of the Whole-of-America Response to COVID-19

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 21:24

WASHINGTON – The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues, with FEMA logistics experts moving supplies to hard-hit areas, such as Bellevue Hospital in New York, and the agency’s air bridge delivering supplies in Columbus, Ohio, for distribution to the hardest hit areas around the nation.  Meanwhile, National Guardsmen continue helping deliver canned goods and medical supplies where needed. 

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for State of Arkansas

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 20:45

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

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for State of West Virginia

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 19:03

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

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