Designated Counties for American Samoa Earthquake, Tsunami, and Flooding
Disaster Summary For FEMA-1859-DR, American Samoa
Declaration Date: September 29, 2009
Incident Type: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Flooding
Incident Period: September 29, 2009, and continuing
Individual Assistance
(Assistance to individuals and households):
The Territory of American Samoa.
Public Assistance
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities):
Debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), for the Territory of American Samoa. Direct Federal assistance is authorized.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards):
All islands in the Territory of American Samoa are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Other:
Additional designations may be made at a later date after further evaluation.
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Last Modified: Thursday, 19-Nov-2009 09:37:36