COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

On March 13, 2020, the President declared the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration for all states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia pursuant to section 501 (b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”).  State, Territorial, Tribal, local government entities and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations are eligible to apply for Public Assistance.  In accordance with section 502 of the Stafford Act, eligible emergency protective measures taken to respond...

Presidential Donald J. Trump Directs FEMA Support Under Emergency Declaration for COVID-19

The federal government continues to take aggressive and proactive steps to address the COVID-19 threat as the health and safety of the American people remain a top priority.Today, President Trump declared a nationwide emergency pursuant to Sec. 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”). This increases federal support to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in its role as the lead federal agency for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic response. As a result of the President’s decisive, unprecedented action,...

March 13, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 13, 2020 National Current Operations & Monitoring Significant Incidents or Threats: COVID-19Severe thunderstorms possible in the Southern PlainsFlash flooding possible in the SouthwestHeavy snow across the Northern High Plains, Central Plains, and higher elevations of the RockiesDeclaration Activity: Approval: Major Disaster – FEMA-DR-4478-Mississippi FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-13-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact...

March 12, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 12, 2020 Significant Activity for March 11-12, 2020 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  COVID-19•  Enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms – Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee valleys•  Freezing rain possible – Upper Mississippi Valley to the Northeast•  Heavy rain and flash flooding – Southern California and central ArizonaDeclaration Activity:•  Approval: Major Disaster – FEMA-DR-4477- Wisconsin•  Amendment No. 6 to FEMA-4473-DR-PR FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-12-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters...

March 11, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 11, 2020 Significant Activity for March 10-11, 2020 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  COVID-19•  Severe Thunderstorms – Lower Mississippi Valley and Tennessee Valley Declaration Activity: •  Request: Major Disaster – OR•  Amendment – PR FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-11-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no...

March 10, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 10, 2020 Significant Activity for March 9-10, 2020 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  COVID-19•  Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding – Southern CA•  Freezing Rain – Central / Northern Plains Declaration Activity: None FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-10-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by...

March 9, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 9, 2020 Significant Activity for March 7-9, 2020 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  COVID-19•  412 Complex Fire, OK - FINAL Declaration Activity: Approval: FMAG - 412 Fire Complex, Beaver County, OK FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-09-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by FEMA....

March 8, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 8, 2020 Significant Activity for March 7-8, 2020 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Fire weather - Middle Mississippi Valley Declaration Activity: Approval: FMAG - 412 Fire Complex, Beaver County, OK FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-08-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by FEMA. Privacy...

March 7, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 7, 2020 Significant Activity for March 6-7, 2020 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  No significant weather threats Declaration Activity: Request: Major Disaster Declaration - South Carolina FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-07-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by FEMA. Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is...

March 6, 2020

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for March 6, 2020 Significant Activity for March 5-6, 2020 Significant Incidents or Threats: •  Tornadoes – Tennessee Response/Recovery - FINAL•  Snow - Cascades / Sierra Nevada, Central Appalachians, and Lower Great Lakes Declaration Activity: Approval: Major Disaster Declaration - FEMA-DR-4476-Tennessee FEMA Daily Ops Briefing 03-06-2020.pdf Update Your E-mail Address | Change Delivery Preference | Update State and Zip Code | Unsubscribe Subscribe to receive alerts during disasters in your state. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is...

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