Federal emergency aid is now within reach of the CNMI, following President Donald J. Trump\u2019s declaration yesterday that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n
With the declaration, the CNMI gains access to more resources as the government intensifies efforts to mitigate the threats of COVID-19.<\/p>\n
The Federal Emergency Management Agency informed Gov. Ralph DLG Torres that the aid is now available to supplement the Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the COVID-19 pandemic beginning on Jan. 20, 2020.<\/p>\n
FEMA Region IX administrator Robert J. Fenton will serve as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.<\/p>\n
\u201cLt. Gov. [Arnold] Palacios and I are sincerely grateful for the continued support and assistance from the White House and FEMA,\u201d the governor said. \u201cWe\u2019ve been working closely with [Trump, Fenton], and the White House as they reviewed my request for a major disaster declaration for the CNMI.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to the Office of the Governor, the funding is available \u201cto the territorial and eligible local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures (Category B), including direct federal assistance under Public Assistance, for all areas affected by COVID-19 at a federal cost share of 75 percent.\u201d<\/p>\n
The governor\u2019s additional requests, such as access to the Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs, are still being reviewed by FEMA and the White House. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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