FEMA AWARDS $22 MILLION TO IDAHO FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/4534/20210511/fema-awards-22-million-idaho-covid-19-response]


Release Date: 
5월 11, 2021 

BOTHELL, WASH. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is
awarding $22 million to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management
(IOEM) to reimburse the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for
emergency protective measures taken during the ongoing COVID-19
response.

These protective measures support the distribution and administration
of COVID-19 vaccination efforts throughout the state. They include an
increase in resources and staffing to support vaccine administration,
equipment and supplies purchases for safe COVID-19 vaccine
distribution and developing effective strategies to increase vaccine
access to vulnerable populations, such as establishing mobile
vaccination clinics.

Grants for emergency protective measures are funded through FEMA’s
Public Assistance Grant Program
[https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public], which reimburses communities
for actions taken to respond and recover from a disaster. FEMA is
providing a $22,573,180 grant directly to IOEM at 100 percent federal
cost share. IOEM will then make disbursements to the state agencies
and local and tribal jurisdictions that incurred eligible costs.

"Idaho’s vaccination efforts were, and continue to be, critical in
saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said FEMA Region 10
Acting Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich.

FEMA streamlined the Public Assistance application and reimbursement
process for the COVID-19 response so that applicants can receive funds
faster. Expedited reimbursements help state, local, and tribal
officials respond quickly to address immediate threats to life, public
health, and safety.

 

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