Provide reimbursement to state, local, tribal, and territorial government entities and certain private non-profit organizations for emergency protective measures taken during the pandemic

This $776,769 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Project Grant under the Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) program (CFDA #97.036) provides reimbursement for emergency protective measures undertaken in response to Hurricane Hermine in Florida. Awarded on April 2, 2021 to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the grant supports activities including debris removal, emergency protective measures, emergency medical care, medical sheltering, vaccine distribution, and community outreach for the named counties and municipalities designated in the presidential disaster declaration effective September 28, 2016. Through 25 sub-awards, the funding also reimburses specific response activities by sub-grantees such as the Florida Department of Transportation, local governments, utilities providers, and first responder agencies.

Emergency protective measures necessary to save lives and protect public health and safety. Management, control, and reduction of immediate threats to public health and safety. Emergency medical care. Medical sheltering. Administration and distribution of vaccines. Community engagement and information dissemination.