FEMA awards $77 million to Iowa for COVID-19 response

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KANSAS CITY — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated more than $77 million to the State of Iowa for eligible work in the COVID-19 response.

The funding is intended to assist the state in its purchases of medical supplies and equipment to assist various entities such as hospitals, medical clinics, city and county governments, and community-based testing sites within the state.

In addition, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) procured goods and services for COVID-19 testing and testing support, such as COVID-19 Ag test kits, nasal swabs, gloves, gowns and more. Also included in this award is the community-based testing site leases in Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines and Waterloo, and the associated costs.

FEMA has simplified the Public Assistance application and funding process to address the magnitude of this event and to allow local officials to receive eligible funding more quickly. These reimbursements can play a critical role as state, local and tribal officials work tirelessly to assist their communities during this response.

FEMA will not duplicate assistance provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or other federal agencies. This includes necessary emergency protective measures for activities taken in response to the COVID-19 incident. FEMA assistance will be provided at the 100 percent Federal cost share.

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