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Photos of the Whole-of-America Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON – The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues as soldiers, federal agencies, private sector partners and non-profit organizations work together to supply critical resources to medical facilities, while also assisting with critical functions like supplying and staffing local food banks to help communities.
To learn more about the federal government COVID-19 response, visit https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus.
FEMA Supply Chain Task Force Leads Four-Pronged Approach to Securing Needed Supplies and Equipment in COVID-19 Fight
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force
The Supply Chain Stabilization Task Force is executing a whole-of-America approach to address limited supply of critical protective and life-saving equipment. Through a four-prong approach of Preservation, Acceleration, Expansion and Allocation, FEMA is bringing the full capacity of the Federal government to bear to find solutions to protect the American people and defeat COVID-19.
FEMA Disaster Grants Won’t Affect Social Security or Other Benefits
NASHVILLE – Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Tennessee disaster survivors may receive.
Residents in Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties who register with FEMA may have questions about whether funds from FEMA might cause them to lose other federal payments to which they are entitled.
FEMA and COR3 Obligate Over $123 Million for 346 Projects during March
The historic figure includes 279 projects for municipalities
FEMA Extends Suspension of Its In-Field Operations Until April 12
Media Advisory
FEMA has extended its suspension, until April 12, of in-field operations in support of the Puerto Rico earthquakes. FEMA personnel will continue to work on the island to support survivors.
FEMA Publishes Public Notice of Intent to Provide Federal Assistance, Grant Opportunities
PONCE, Puerto Rico – A public notice is now available on FEMA’s Puerto Rico disaster page that addresses the agency’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged in the Dec. 28 to Feb. 4 Puerto Rico earthquakes.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kansas
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Kansas to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Alabama 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.
Whole-of-Government Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON – The whole-of-government response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues as National Guard soldiers and other federal agencies throughout the country worked to set up alternative health care facilities.
Under the direction of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, FEMA, HHS and our federal partners are working with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to execute a whole of government response to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the public.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the District of Columbia to supplement the District’s recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
Federal funding is also available to the District of Columbia and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures (Category B), including direct federal assistance under Public Assistance, for all areas affected by COVID-19 at a federal cost share of 75 percent.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Georgia
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Georgia to supplement the state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Connecticut
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Connecticut to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Oregon to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
FEMA Releases Information Regarding National Guard Title 32 Status
WASHINGTON -- The response to COVID-19 is a highly coordinated effort between States, Territories, and the Federal government. As States and Territories scale their response to meet the threat, the Federal government will scale its support of these efforts by increasing the level of shared resources.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Colorado
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Colorado to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020 and continuing.
Photos of the Whole of Government COVID-19 Response
WASHINGTON – The whole-of-government response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues this weekend, as President Donald Trump visited the men and women aboard USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) Saturday at Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., before the hospital ship deployed to New York in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. Comfort will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals, allowing shore-based hospitals to focus their efforts on COVID-19 cases.
FEMA Extends Grace Period for Flood Insurance Renewal Premiums
WASHINGTON – FEMA continues to take proactive steps to address the COVID-19 pandemic. To help serve its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) customers who may be experiencing financial hardships, the agency is extending the grace period to renew flood insurance policies from 30 to 120 days. This extension applies to NFIP flood insurance policies with an expiration date between February 13-June 15, 2020.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement the commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Michigan
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Michigan to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020, and continuing.
The President's action makes federal funding available for Crisis Counseling for affected individuals in all areas of the state of Michigan.