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FEMA COVID-19 Reimbursement Exceeds $4 Billion in Mid-Atlantic States

PHILADELPHIA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $4 billion to Region 3 states and the District of Columbia for costs related to saving lives and protecting the public from COVID-19. In addition to Washington, DC, Region 3 includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Funds were distributed among local partners, state partners, school districts, other public entities, and certain private nonprofits.
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FEMA Provides $3 Billion to Mid-Atlantic States for COVID-19 Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region 3 has provided more than $3 billion to local and state agencies, school districts, nonprofits and other public entities in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia for costs related to saving lives and protecting people during the COVID-19 mission.
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FEMA Region 3 Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Funeral Expense Aid

FEMA has amended the agency’s COVID-19 funeral assistance policy to assist with COVID-19 related fatalities that occurred in the early months of the pandemic. This policy change will allow applicants to submit a statement or letter from the death certificate’s certifying official, medical examiner, or coroner that attributes the death to COVID-19 fatalities that occurred between Jan. 20 and May 16, 2020.
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FEMA Awards $2.3M to the District of Columbia for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Federal Emergency Management Agency has obligated $2.3 million to the District of Columbia to support its vaccination program, including the measures the District is taking to prioritize essential workers and vulnerable populations.
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FEMA Provides $227 Million to Mid-Atlantic States for COVID-19 Vaccination Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region 3 has obligated more than $227 million to the state agencies in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia for costs related to the COVID-19 vaccine mission.
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Black Doctor’s Consortium Founder and CEO Dr. Ala Stanford delivers a morning briefing to BDC’s clinical staff, FEMA staff and volunteers at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service at Girard College on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.
FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia

Black Doctor’s Consortium Founder and CEO Dr. Ala Stanford delivers a morning briefing to BDC’s clinical staff, FEMA staff and volunteers at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service at Girard College on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.

FEMA Corps Staff prepare COVID-19 Testing Stations at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service Event on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.
FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia

FEMA Corps Staff prepare COVID-19 Testing Stations at the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service Event on January 17th, 2022 at Girard College.

A FEMA Mobile Vaccination Units arrived in Philadelphia on January 15th. These self-contained vaccination centers can be set up anywhere in support of local partners. The Philadelphia MVU will bring vaccination capabilities closer to the communities and people that need them, reducing some of the barriers to vaccinations.
FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit Supports COVID Testing and Vaccinations in Philadelphia

A FEMA Mobile Vaccination Units arrived in Philadelphia on January 15th. These self-contained vaccination centers can be set up anywhere in support of local partners. The Philadelphia MVU will bring vaccination capabilities closer to the communities and people that need them, reducing some of the barriers to vaccinations.

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District of Columbia; FEMA-4502-DR

Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4502-DR; District of Columbia as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.

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