FEMA AWARDS OVER $151M TO PENNSYLVANIA IN SUPPORT OF COVID-19 VACCINE
DISTRIBUTION
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230510/fema-awards-over-151m-pennsylvania-support-covid-19-vaccine-distribution]


Release Date: 
February 17, 2021 

PHILADELPHIA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region 3
has obligated more than $151 million to Pennsylvania to aid vaccine
distribution to combat COVID-19.

As of Feb. 16, 2021, FEMA has obligated $3.22 billion to our partners
across the country. This funding is for critical supplies and staffing
that can help protect and save lives.

Items that are funded can include:

 	* Supplies and commodities needed to safely store and administer the
vaccine.
 	* Transportation support and reasonable, necessary security for
refrigerated trucks.
 	* Staffing for medical and support staff.
 	* Communication materials that keep the public informed.
 	* Training personnel on vaccine distribution and administration.

“This federal support will help us mobilize our plans to quickly and
equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible
Pennsylvanians,” said PEMA Director Randy Padfield. “Having the
needed funds to efficiently implement those plans in collaboration
with our federal, state and county partners is critical to combatting
the ongoing pandemic.”

“FEMA has acted quickly to get crucial funding to the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania as we work together to contain the spread of the virus
and protect the public,” said Janice Barlow, Acting Regional
Administrator, FEMA Region 3. “Safe and equitable vaccine
distribution is at the forefront of all FEMA efforts across the
country, and FEMA will work side by side with all our state and local
partners until this mission is complete.”

Grants for emergency protective measures are funded through FEMA’s
Public Assistance Grant program, which reimburses communities for
actions taken in the immediate response and during recovery from a
disaster. Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized
tribal governments, U.S. territories, local governments and certain
private non-profit organizations. COVID-19 Vaccines and support kits
are provided to state and local governments through a separate federal
program.

For information on Pennsylvania’s vaccination response, phases and
future vaccine phases go to https://www.pa.gov/guides/get-vaccinated/.

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