[CAFR-Contacts-News] FW: RX Public Assistance COVID-19 FEMA Daily Update 3.27.2020

Fri Mar 27 14:22:58 PDT 2020

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From: McCormick, Sean M <sean.m.mccormick at state.or.us>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 1:02 PM
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Subject: FW: RX Public Assistance COVID-19 FEMA Daily Update 3.27.2020

All,
Below and attached is the latest FEMA guidance related to Public Assistance for COVID 19.

Please share when you can.

Thank You

Sean M. McCormick
Chief Financial Officer / Legislative Coordinator
Oregon Military Department
Desk: (503) 584-3875
Mobile: (503) 881-3996
sean.m.mccormick at mil.state.or.us<mailto:sean.m.mccormick at mil.state.or.us>

From: Slevin, Julie
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 1:01 PM
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Cc: McCormick, Sean M <Sean.M.McCormick at mil.state.or.us<mailto:Sean.M.McCormick at mil.state.or.us>>; Gwin, Dan <dan.gwin at mil.state.or.us<mailto:dan.gwin at mil.state.or.us>>
Subject: FW: RX Public Assistance COVID-19 FEMA Daily Update 3.27.2020

HI All , here is the recent guidance.

FEMA REGION TEN UPDATE 3-27-20    I've made comments in red below.

Here's today's update! Please keep letting us know how we can assist you.

RPA Coronavirus Rumor Control: It has recently come to our attention that there appears to be some misinformation circulating about how to request PA assistance. This has resulted in Applicants contacting FEMA directly, rather than going through their State EM representatives.  We have been re-directing potential applicants to their State representatives for further clarification on RPA.   In addition, we (OEM) have also been receiving questions if FEMA reimbursements have to go through the County.  The answer is no, each state, local, tribal government and certain Private Nonprofits that have incurred or will incur costs as a direct result of responding to the COVID 19 event, must submit their own Request of Public Assistance, to be considered for FEMA Public Assistance.

Non-congregate sheltering clarification NEW!: Jurisdictions are doing and considering a number of options to solve a variety of problems. We are anticipating some additional fact sheets/FAQs to come from HQ in fairly short order that will have some more details, but here is a quick clarification of some different scenarios:

-          Non-congregate sheltering: Hoteling or a similar solution for existing shelter residents or other folks that the jurisdiction has legal responsibility to provide. Requires pre-approval or a waiver from FEMA in addition to meeting standard Category B requirements.  Please contact myself or Dan Gwin for preapproval process

-          Additional space for existing congregate sheltering: buying, renting, building to add space for existing shelter residents so physical/social distancing guidance of public officials can be met. This will generally be eligible subject to standard Category B requirements and does not require pre-approval.

-          Alternate Care Sites (ACS)/quarantine/isolation: buying, renting, building to create quarantine/isolation spaces for folks who do not need to be in the hospital but do need to be separated from their fellow humans. This is currently considered non-congregate sheltering and requires pre-approval or a waiver from FEMA and must meet standard Category B requirements. Jurisdictions can do this themselves and seek reimbursement, or they can seek Direct Federal Assistance. USACE is available for assessing sites and planning at 100% federal share and they also have standards plans available for converting hotels and other facilities available at no cost: https://www.usace.army.mil/Coronavirus/Alternate-Care-Sites/ . USACE assistance for converting or constructing facilities is available at a 75/25 cost share. If you're interested in USACE assistance with your efforts, please contact David Clayton (202-440-2953 or David.clayton at fema.dhs.gov<mailto:David.clayton at fema.dhs.gov>)

Other Efforts underway: There are several documents in the last stage of review from HQ, and when we receive them we will distribute accordingly. The fact sheets and FAQ guidance will cover emergency medical care, non-congregate shelter, and PNP RPA. We are actively working to ensure adequate training support for FEMA, Recipient, and Applicant staff on Grants Portal, and appreciate your patience. GP will be closed tonight from 10pm-2am for maintenance.

No updated documents from HQ, as of 3/27/2020: Supplemental attached documents from EHP for reference:
-          Floodplain Considerations for Temporary Critical Facilities (FP for Temp Facilities_COVID-19)
-          Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) and Emergency Protective Measures for COVID-19 (EHP_EPM Fact Sheet_COVID-19)

Thank you for all your continued efforts in helping the nation before, during and after disasters. As new information becomes available, we will do our best to make this information as accessible as possible. We hope everyone has a relaxing and safe weekend!

Please contact myself or Dan Gwin if you have any questions, we will work with the FEMA Public Assistance team to get your questions answered.

Best Regards,

Julie Slevin
State Public Assistance Officer
Oregon Office of Emergency Management
Tel.503.378.2235

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