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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Administrator Letter to Emergency Managers

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From the Document: "In this letter, Administrator Gaynor addresses preservation and prioritization of scarce resources; use of data-driven decision making; utilization of key federal medical staff, Federal Medical Stations (FMS) and Large-Format Alternative Care Sites (ACS); Mitigation efforts to flatten the curve; strengthening the supply chain; as well as importance of busting myths. Administrator Gaynor's guidance is a follow-on to his first letter to emergency managers, dated March 27, 2020, which requested key actions and outlined critical steps for the initial COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] response."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-16
FEMA and HHS Civil Rights Stakeholder Call Summary - COVID

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From the Opening Statement of Jo Linda Johnson: "We are in a time of great difficulty in the country dealing with the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak. Every community around the country, every state, every locality, and each of you are dealing with it in your own way. This has raised lots of issues surrounding civil rights and FEMA and HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] want to make sure that we are being responsive to the concerns that have come up, and being as proactive as we can to address any future concerns. It is critical that the whole community has access to the information, programs and services during this time, and that's part of the reason why we are having this call[.]"

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-16
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 16, 2020)

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From the Document: "[1] FEMA, HHS [United States Department of Health and Human Services], and our federal partners work with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to execute a whole-of-America response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and protect the health and safety of the American people. [2] FEMA continues to expedite movement of commercially pre-sourced and commercially procured critical supplies from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S. through Project Airbridge. [3] Last night, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor issued a letter to the nation's emergency managers outlining lessons learned from the first 30 days of FEMA leading the 'Whole-of-America' response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-16
FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of America Response (April 16, 2020)

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From the Document: "These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as Supply Chain Task Force; By the Numbers; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies. Topline messaging includes: [1] FEMA, HHS, and our federal partners work with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to execute a wholeof- America response to COVID-19 pandemic and protect the health and safety of the American people. [2] FEMA continues to expedite movement of commercially pre-sourced and commercially procured critical supplies from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S. through Project Airbridge. [3] Last night, FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor issued a letter to the nation's emergency managers outlining lessons learned from the first 30 days of FEMA leading the 'Whole-of-America' response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. [...] [4] The White House announced a new collaboration by Schema.org to help Americans find the most up-to-date public health guidance and the most relevant information on testing facilities in their communities."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-16
[Letter from Administrator Peter T. Gaynor to Emergency Managers Regarding COVID-19, April 15, 2020]

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From the Document: "Our priority remains ensuring critical healthcare workers have the necessary PPE [personal protective equipment] to treat COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] patients. However, as President Trump said, other workers, too, have an essential responsibility to continue their jobs. Some of these jobs include activities critical to the resilience of the Nation during this pandemic -- fire, emergency medical services and law enforcement personnel keeping our communities safe; energy companies keeping our communications networks functioning; and, food producers and distributors keeping groceries on the shelves in our local stores. Some of these workers need PPE for their regular occupational activities, while others now need PPE specifically to reduce their exposure to COVID-19 while carrying out their mission-essential work."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

Gaynor, Peter T. 1958-

2020-04-15
Disaster Financial Management Guide and COVID-19 Response [Fact Sheet]

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From the Background: "On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared that the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was 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'). Many government and private sector/nonprofit resources and programs are available to help jurisdictions respond and recover. Navigating various eligibility requirements and application processes can pose administrative challenges. Disaster funding or cost reimbursements are often delayed or not approved because of incomplete paperwork, missed steps in the process or a lack of understanding of the eligibility criteria. The recently released Disaster Financial Management Guide can help a jurisdiction successfully use all available Federal resources for disaster recovery, to include the COVID-19 Supplemental Funding."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-14
COVID-19 Community Innovation Stories, Week of April 13, 2020

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From the Document: "In the face of the Coronavirus Disease pandemic (COVID-19), the country is seeing innovations in communities that demonstrate the best of American ingenuity. We highlight these stories to show how many people are helping those around them, and prompt everyone to think about how they can help others."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-13
Ensuring Civil Rights During the COVID-19 Response

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From the Document: "Under Federal civil rights laws and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act (Stafford Act), FEMA, State, local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) partners, and non-governmental relief and disaster assistance organizations engaged in the 'distribution of supplies, the processing of applications, and other relief and assistance activities shall [accomplish these activities] in an equitable and impartial manner, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, [national origin], sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.' Civil rights laws and legal authorities remain in effect, and cannot be waived, during emergencies. 'More than ever, it is crucial that FEMA apply our core values of compassion, integrity, fairness, and respect in service of all Americans during the unprecedented battle against COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019],' said FEMA Administrator, Pete Gaynor. FEMA's Office of Equal Rights is responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of FEMA's external Civil Rights obligations under Sections 308 and 309 of the Stafford Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act, Executive Order 13166, 'Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency,' and Executive Order 12898, 'Environmental Justice.' Under the Stafford Act, FEMA is providing operational coordination, financial, and other Federal assistance to SLTT partners. FEMA offers the following best practices to assist our SLTT partners in anticipating and attending to civil rights concerns during the COVID-19 response and recovery."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-13
Daily Briefing Points: COVID-19 Whole-Of-America Response (April 12, 2020)

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From the Document: "[1] FEMA, HHS [United States Department of Health and Human Services], and our federal partners work with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to execute a whole-of-America response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and protect the health and safety of the American people. [2] FEMA continues to expedite movement of commercially pre-sourced and commercially procured critical supplies from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S. through Project Airbridge. [3] Data and information-sharing are critical for moving forward in this response and equipping areas expected to be the next medical hot spots."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-12
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 12, 2020)

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From the Document: "Attached you will find today's FEMA Daily Briefing Points for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as Supply Chain Task Force; By the Numbers; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-12
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Purchase and Distribution of Food Eligible for Public Assistance

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From the Background and Purpose: "Under the President's March 13, 2020, COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] emergency declaration and subsequent major disaster declarations for COVID-19, state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) government entities and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations are eligible to apply for assistance under the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program. This policy is applicable to eligible PA applicants only and is exclusive to emergency and major disaster declarations for the COVID-19 pandemic. [...] Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be areas where it will be necessary as an emergency protective measure to provide food to meet the immediate needs of those who do not have access to food as a result of COVID-19 and to protect the public from the spread of the virus. [...] This policy defines the framework, policy details, and requirements for determining eligible work and costs for the purchase and distribution of food in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to ensure consistent and appropriate implementation across all COVID-19 emergency and major disaster declarations. Except where specifically stated otherwise in this policy, assistance is subject to PA Program requirements as defined in Version 3.1 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG)."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-11
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Messaging and Resource Links (April 10, 2020)

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This document provides an updated overview of various COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) issues as of April 10, 2020, including: "Combating Disinformation and Rumors"; "Community-Based Testing Sites"; "Defense Production Act"; "FDA Ventilator Guidance"; "FEMA Disaster Response Capacity"; "Help for Businesses"; "Help for Individuals and Families"; "How to Help the Whole-of-America Response"; "National Guard Activation Under Title 32"; "Project Airbridge"; "Strategic National Stockpile"; and "Tribal Information."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-10
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 10, 2020)

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From the Document: "[1] FEMA, HHS [United States Department of Health & Human Services], and our federal partners work with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to execute a whole-of-America response to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and protect the health and safety of the American people. [2] FEMA continues to expedite movement of commercially pre-sourced and commercially procured critical supplies from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S. through Project Air Bridge. [3] Beginning April 10, HHS and FEMA will work with states with federal Community-Based Testing Sites to clarify whether sites want to continue as they are now, or transition to full state control."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-10
FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Whole-Of-America Response (April 10, 2020)

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From the Document: "[This report contains] FEMA Daily Briefing Points and a Reference Document for Messaging and Resource Links for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as Supply Chain Task Force; By the Numbers; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-10
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Messaging and Resource Links (April 9, 2020)

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This document provides an updated overview of various COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) issues as of April 9, 2020, including: "Combating Disinformation and Rumors"; "Community-Based Testing Sites"; "Defense Production Act"; "FDA Ventilator Guidance"; "FEMA Disaster Response Capacity"; "Help for Businesses"; "Help for Individuals and Families"; "How to Help the Whole-of-America Response"; "National Guard Activation Under Title 32"; "Project Airbridge"; "Strategic National Stockpile"; and "Supply Chain Task Force."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-09
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Community-Based Testing Sites Transition

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From the Document: "The Department of Health and Human Services and the FEMA worked with state and local partners to establish Community-Based Testing Sites (CBTS) in CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]-prioritized locations across the country. The CBTS model was developed for states, local public health agencies, healthcare systems, and commercial partners as they work together to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in their communities, focusing initially on healthcare facility workers and first responders."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-09
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 9, 2020)

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From the Document: "Attached you will find today's FEMA Daily Briefing Points and a Reference Document for Messaging and Resource Links for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as By the Numbers; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-09
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Messaging and Resource Links (April 8, 2020)

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This document provides an overview of various COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) issues, including: "Combating Disinformation and Rumors"; "Community-Based Testing Sites"; "Defense Production Act"; "FDA Ventilator Guidance"; "FEMA Disaster Response Capacity"; "Help for Businesses"; "Help for Individuals and Families"; "How to Help the Whole-of-America Response"; "National Guard Activation Under Title 32"; "Project Airbridge"; "Strategic National Stockpile"; and "Supply Chain Task Force."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-08
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Joint FEMA-CBP Statement on Export of Critical PPE

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From the Document: "On Friday, April 3, President Trump issued 'Memorandum on Allocating Certain Scarce or Threatened Health and Medical Resources to Domestic Use' directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to use the Defense Production Act to keep scarce medical resources within the United States for domestic use. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) subject to this policy includes: N95 respirators, and a variety of other filtering respirators; air-purifying respirators; surgical masks; and, surgical gloves."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-08
Disaster Relief Fund: Monthly Report as of March 31, 2020 (Fiscal Year 2020 Report to Congress)

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From the Background: "P.L. 116-93 requires that the FEMA Administrator provide a report by the fifth business day of each month on the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) that includes a funding summary, a table delineating DRF funding activities each month by state and event, a summary of the funding for the catastrophic events, and the fund exhaustion date, or end-of-fiscal-year balance. P.L. 116-136 requires that both projected and actual costs for funds provided by it for major disasters and any other expenses be provided to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-08
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 8, 2020)

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From the Document: "Attached you will find today's FEMA Daily Briefing Points and a Reference Document for Messaging and Resources Links for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information By the Numbers; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-08
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 5, 2020)

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From the Topline Briefing Points and Messages: "[1] On March 31, the president extended the nation's Slow the Spread campaign until April 30. [2] HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] will be providing state, territory and tribal Public Health departments with a one-time shipment of Abbott COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] rapid tests. [3] FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency] is expediting movement of critical supplies from the global market to medical distributors in various locations across the U.S."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-05
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Daily Briefing Points (April 5, 2020)

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From the Document: "Attached you will find today's FEMA Daily Briefing Points for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information associated with FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; FEMA Disaster Response Capacity; Federal Funding of National Guard (Title 32); Community-Based Testing Sites; Strategic National Stockpile; FDA [U.S. Food and Drug Administration] Ventilator Guidance; CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Respirator Guidance; Defense Production Act; Guidance from Federal Agencies; CDC Public Guidance; Coping With Stress; Combating Disinformation and Rumors; and How To Help."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-05
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 3, 2020)

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From the Document: "On April 3, the Small Business Administration [SBA] Paycheck Protection Program will begin offering nearly $350 billion in loans to small businesses. [1] If an employer maintains their workforce, the SBA will forgive the portion of the loan used to cover the first 8 weeks of payroll and certain other expenses. [2] In addition to its traditional loan programs, the SBA is also providing Economic Injury Disaster Loans and forgiveness for up to six months of new and existing loans."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-03
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Daily Briefing Points (April 3, 2020)

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From the Document: "[This report contains] FEMA Daily Briefing Points for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information associated with FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; FEMA Disaster Response Capacity; Federal Funding of National Guard (Title 32); Community-Based Testing Sites; Strategic National Stockpile; FDA Ventilator Guidance; CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Respirator Guidance; Defense Production Act; Guidance from Federal Agencies; CDC Public Guidance; Coping With Stress; Combating Disinformation and Rumors; and How To Help."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-03
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 2. 2020)

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From the Topline Briefing Points and Messages: "[1] Under the direction of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, FEMA, HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] 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 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and protect the public. [2] The health and safety of the American people is our top priority."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-02
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Daily Briefing Points (April 2, 2020)

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From the Document: "Attached you will find today's FEMA Daily Briefing Points for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information associated with FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; FEMA Disaster Response Capacity; Federal Funding of National Guard (Title 32); Community-Based Testing Sites; Strategic National Stockpile; FDA Ventilator Guidance, CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] Respirator Guidance; Defense Production Act; Guidance from Federal Agencies; CDC Public Guidance; Coping With Stress; Combating Disinformation and Rumors; and How To Help."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04-02
Disaster Financial Management Guide: Guidance for State, Local, Tribal & Territorial Partners

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From the Introduction: "Effective disaster financial management is critical for successful response and recovery. It helps jurisdictions obtain the resources needed to support their communities, increases the efficiency of recovery efforts and reduces the likelihood of audits and financial penalties for the jurisdiction. Fiscal and grant regulations are strict and apply to all jurisdictions, regardless of size, so it is imperative that all jurisdictions have robust scalable, flexible and adaptable disaster financial management plans and processes in place pre-disaster for all types of incidents."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-04
Closing the Gap on Critical Medical Supplies: 4 Lines of Effort Leveraging the Strength of the Whole Community [infographic]

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This infographic supports the "Closing the Gap on Critical Medical Supplies: 4 Lines of Effort Leveraging the Strength of the Whole Community" fact sheet and details FEMA's approach to stabilizing critical resource supply lines.

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-03-31?
Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool

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From the Document: "The Resilience Analysis and Planning Tool (RAPT) is a geographic information systems (GIS) tool to help emergency managers and community partners at all GIS skill levels to visualize and assess potential challenges to community resilience. This User Guide provides in-depth information on RAPT functionality and step-by-step instructions on how to use all the features."

United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency

2020-03-31

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