U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Obtains Emergency Relief to Halt allegedly Pre-IPO Stock Fraud Scheme by allegedly Unregistered Broker-Dealer | site |
Allegedly, defendants, including persons barred from the brokerage industry, allegedly sold shares they didn’t own, and pocketed more than $75 million
Information contained in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) press released dated: May 16, 2022
Washington D.C., May 16, 2022 - - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it obtained asset freezes and other emergency relief against StraightPath Venture Partners LLC, StraightPath Management LLC, Brian K. Martinsen, Michael A. Castillero, Francine A. Lanaia, and Eric D. Lachow (collectively, the defendants) to halt ongoing securities violations, including allegedly selling pre-initial public offering (IPO) shares they did not own, pocketing undisclosed fees, and commingling investor fu...
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SEC Obtains Emergency Relief to Halt allegedly Pre-IPO Stock Fraud Scheme by allegedly Unregistered Broker-Dealer
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FCC Commits nearly 39 Million Dollars in Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap
Federal Communications Commission Commits nearly $39 Million in Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap | site |
Reminder to Applicants: May 13 is Deadline to File Applications for Support in the Upcoming School Year
Information contained in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) press release dated: May 4, 2022 Washington, May 4, 2022 - - The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is committing nearly $39 million in the 14th wave of Emergency Connectivity Fund program support, helping to close the Homework Gap. This latest round of funding is supporting 140 schools, 14 libraries, and 1 consortium across the country, including for students in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. “I’m proud that we’ve now gotten more than 12.5 million kids connected through the Emergency Connectiv... -
Emergency Preparedness - - Steps to Follow in Case of Nuclear Explosion
Emergency Preparedness - - Steps to Follow in Case of Nuclear Explosion | site |
April 30, 2022 - - It has been said that an informed community is a safe community. While that may not always be the case, it is likely that an informed community has a better chance of surviving emergency situations than does an uninformed community. Clearly, timely proper and adequate knowledge can be factors in proper and efficient responses to unforeseen and unexpected events.
What would you do in case of nuclear explosions? The site ready.gov has some suggestions. You may view them at the following location:
https://www.ready.gov/nuclear-explosion
or
Press HERE
This information presented as a Public Service by Light To Guide Our Feet... -
FCC proposes to Bolster Effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts through Public Performance Reporting
Federal Communications Commission proposes to bolster Effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts through Public Performance Reporting
| site |
Information contained in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) press document released on date of April 21, 2022 Washington, April 21, 2021—Today the Federal Communications Commission proposed to strengthen the effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts, including through public reporting on the reliability, speed, and accuracy of these messages. Since its launch one decade ago, Wireless Emergency Alerts have become an essential part of America’s emergency preparedness. The system has been used more than 62,000 times to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations – through alerts on compatible mobile devices. While Wireless Emergency Alerts are a success story, there is still room for improvement, and to date there has been no formal mechanism for the Commi... -
Happening Today - - Federal Emergency Management Agency's Podcast Relaunches with New Focus, Format
Happening Today: Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA’s) Podcast Relaunches with New Focus, Format | site |
Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) press release dated: April 1, 2022 Washington - - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is relaunching the agency’s podcast, “Before, During & After” across multiple platforms today. The podcast will offer a new format with information and insights tailored to the nation’s emergency management community. The first of the relaunched episodes is a one-on-one interview with Administrator Criswell, setting the stage with a robust discussion of the agency’s priorities in the years ahead. “It is FEMA’s priority to engage and empower all communities to help us become a more prepared and resilient nation,” Criswell said. “The podcast will provide listeners with insight into where emergency management is headed, how we are preparing tod... -
FCC commits over 421 Million Dollars in additional Funding through Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
Federal Communications Commission commits over $421 Million in additional Funding through Emergency Connectivity Fund Program | site |
New Funding Wave Brings Total Commitments to Over $3 Billion, Connecting Over 10 Million Students
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: November 8, 2021)
Washington, November 8, 2021 - - The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it will commit over $421 million in the latest round of Emergency Connectivity Fund announcements, bringing total program commitments to over $3.05 billion. The funding is supporting schools and libraries in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. The funding can be used to support off-campus learning, such as nightly homework and virtual learning, as schools and libraries continue to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Far too many students lack the co... -
Federal Officials send Letter to Governors, Mayors and State Courts Urging Use of Emergency Rental Assistance Over Eviction
Secretary of the Treasury Yellen, Attorney General Garland and Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Fudge Sent Letter to Governors, Mayors and State Courts Urging Use of Emergency Rental Assistance Over Eviction | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: August 27, 2021)
Washington - - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Merrick B. Garland, and Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge sent a letter to state and local government leaders addressing the eviction moratorium.
The full text of the letter is available here and below. Governors, Mayors, County Executives, and Chief Justices/State Court Administrators: We are writing to request your urgent help preventing unnecessary evictions during the pandemic. Our bottom line is this: No one should ... -
U.S. Treasury Department Announces Seven Additional Policies to Encourage State and Local Governments to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance
U.S. Treasury Department Announces Seven Additional Policies to Encourage State and Local Governments to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance | site |
Latest Treasury Data Shows Continued Progress; About 1 Million Payments Made by State and Localities as of July 31
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: August 25, 2021) New data on program performance demonstrates steady improvement in delivering Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) to eligible households – particularly among state and local agencies that adopted the recommendations in Treasury’s prior guidance. Even with these improvements, many grantees need to do more to urgently accelerate efforts to prevent harmful evictions of vulnerable families. To help grantees continue to expedite assistance, today Treasury is announcing additional policies – including measures to reduce processing delays by providing even more explic... -
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance State-by-State Breakdown
Federal Emergency Management Agency COVID-19 Funeral Assistance State-by-State Breakdown | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: August 23, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA has provided over $1.044 billion to nearly 159,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
Eligibility determinations are not driven by state/location; instead, they are based on when the applicant submits all required documentation.
“Applications” in the below chart reflect the number of individuals who called to begin the assistance process.
Please find state-specific information below:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Launches National Risk Index Update
Federal Emergency Management Agency Launches National Risk Index Update | site |
Full Application Now Available with More Customization and Reporting
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: August 16, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA announced the full application launch of the National Risk Index, a new online resource that provides a clear, visual guide to natural hazard risks throughout the United States, and information to help communities to understand and reduce those risks, whether they involve flooding, wildfire, extreme heat, or drought. Developed with attention to the increased risks from climate change, and the need to develop new approaches to reduce those risks, this online mapping application provides simple measures of a community’s risk for 18 natural hazards. The online mapping application also measures resilience, social vulnerability and expecte... -
FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Tops 1 Billion Dollars
Federal Emergency Management Agency's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Tops $1 Billion
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Applications for Funeral Assistance Remain Open to People in Need
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: August 13, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA announced today it has provided over $1 billion in COVID-19 funeral assistance to support more than 150,000 applicants grappling with the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. Earlier this year, the agency began providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. FEMA continues to accept applications to support underserved communities and encourages more to apply. “This pandemic has had an immense impact on our country,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “Too many people have lost family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors to COVID-19. FEMA's Funeral + + censored term replaced + ++ + censored term replaced + ++ + censored term replaced + +... -
August 11th - - -FCC Reminds Schools and Libraries that Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Closes in 48 Hours
August 11th - - - Federal Communications Commission Reminds Schools and Libraries that Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Closes in 48 Hours | site |
Agency Encourages Applications for Funding for Remote Learning
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: August 11, 2021)
Washington, August 11, 2021 - - Today, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel called on schools and libraries to complete their applications for the Emergency Connectivity Fund for remote learning resources. The $7.17 billion program’s application window closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 13. “Far too many students are struggling to connect to modern education resources online – a terrible reality that only became starker during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to strongly encourage schools and libraries with remote learning needs in their communities to apply for this new funding for the upc... -
Treasury Releases Guidance to Speed the Provision of Emergency Rental Assistance Relief and Support Housing Stability for Renters at Risk of Eviction
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance to Speed the Provision of Emergency Rental Assistance Relief and Support Housing Stability for Renters at Risk of Eviction | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: June 24, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidance in the form of updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) and fact sheet to continue supporting the rapid deployment of Emergency Rental Assistance by states, territories, localities, and tribal governments. The FAQs build on prior actions to provide state and local governments with the tools they need to deliver relief to renters in need by helping grantees with implementation and best practices.
The fact sheet is below and available here .
The FAQs are available here .
Emergency Rental Assistance Fact Sheet: Treasury Announces Further Action to Support Housing... -
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11
Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11 | site |
Test Messages Will be Sent to TVs and Radios Along with Select Cell Phones That Have Opted-in to Receive Test Messages
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 11, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages. This will be the second nationwide WEA test, but the first nationwide WE... -
The Federal Communications Commission further strengthens Emergency Alerting
The Federal Communications Commission further strengthens Emergency Alerting | site |
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 17, 2021) Washington, June 17, 2021 - - The Federal Communications Commission today adopted rules to improve the way the public receives emergency alerts on their mobile phones, televisions, and radios. The nation’s Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts help keep the public safe and informed and are of ever-increasing importance given the emergencies and disasters Americans have faced in recent years. In 2018, however, a false emergency alert in Hawaii mistakenly warned of an incoming ballistic missile and highlighted the need to improve these systems. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 subsequently directed the Commission, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to adopt rules to strengthen emergency...
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Obtains Emergency Relief to Halt allegedly Pre-IPO Stock Fraud Scheme by allegedly Unregistered Broker-Dealer | site |
Allegedly, defendants, including persons barred from the brokerage industry, allegedly sold shares they didn’t own, and pocketed more than $75 million
Information contained in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) press released dated: May 16, 2022 Washington D.C., May 16, 2022 - - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it obtained asset freezes and other emergency relief against StraightPath Venture Partners LLC, StraightPath Management LLC, Brian K. Martinsen, Michael A. Castillero, Francine A. Lanaia, and Eric D. Lachow (collectively, the defendants) to halt ongoing securities violations, including allegedly selling pre-initial public offering (IPO) shares they did not own, pocketing undisclosed fees, and commingling investor fu...05-17-2022, 03:24 AM -
Federal Communications Commission Commits nearly $39 Million in Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Support for Schools and Libraries to Help Close the Homework Gap | site |
Reminder to Applicants: May 13 is Deadline to File Applications for Support in the Upcoming School Year
Information contained in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) press release dated: May 4, 2022 Washington, May 4, 2022 - - The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is committing nearly $39 million in the 14th wave of Emergency Connectivity Fund program support, helping to close the Homework Gap. This latest round of funding is supporting 140 schools, 14 libraries, and 1 consortium across the country, including for students in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Puerto Rico, and Virginia. “I’m proud that we’ve now gotten more than 12.5 million kids connected through the Emergency Connectiv...05-07-2022, 02:54 PM -
Emergency Preparedness - - Steps to Follow in Case of Nuclear Explosion | site |
April 30, 2022 - - It has been said that an informed community is a safe community. While that may not always be the case, it is likely that an informed community has a better chance of surviving emergency situations than does an uninformed community. Clearly, timely proper and adequate knowledge can be factors in proper and efficient responses to unforeseen and unexpected events.
What would you do in case of nuclear explosions? The site ready.gov has some suggestions. You may view them at the following location:
https://www.ready.gov/nuclear-explosion
or
Press HERE
This information presented as a Public Service by Light To Guide Our Feet...04-30-2022, 02:37 AM -
Federal Communications Commission proposes to bolster Effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts through Public Performance Reporting
| site |
Information contained in Federal Communications Commission (FCC) press document released on date of April 21, 2022 Washington, April 21, 2021—Today the Federal Communications Commission proposed to strengthen the effectiveness of Wireless Emergency Alerts, including through public reporting on the reliability, speed, and accuracy of these messages. Since its launch one decade ago, Wireless Emergency Alerts have become an essential part of America’s emergency preparedness. The system has been used more than 62,000 times to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations – through alerts on compatible mobile devices. While Wireless Emergency Alerts are a success story, there is still room for improvement, and to date there has been no formal mechanism for the Commi...04-29-2022, 09:17 PM -
Happening Today: Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA’s) Podcast Relaunches with New Focus, Format | site |
Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) press release dated: April 1, 2022 Washington - - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that FEMA is relaunching the agency’s podcast, “Before, During & After” across multiple platforms today. The podcast will offer a new format with information and insights tailored to the nation’s emergency management community. The first of the relaunched episodes is a one-on-one interview with Administrator Criswell, setting the stage with a robust discussion of the agency’s priorities in the years ahead. “It is FEMA’s priority to engage and empower all communities to help us become a more prepared and resilient nation,” Criswell said. “The podcast will provide listeners with insight into where emergency management is headed, how we are preparing tod...04-02-2022, 11:53 PM -
Federal Communications Commission commits over $421 Million in additional Funding through Emergency Connectivity Fund Program | site |
New Funding Wave Brings Total Commitments to Over $3 Billion, Connecting Over 10 Million Students
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: November 8, 2021)
Washington, November 8, 2021 - - The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it will commit over $421 million in the latest round of Emergency Connectivity Fund announcements, bringing total program commitments to over $3.05 billion. The funding is supporting schools and libraries in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia. The funding can be used to support off-campus learning, such as nightly homework and virtual learning, as schools and libraries continue to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Far too many students lack the co...11-09-2021, 07:58 PM -
Secretary of the Treasury Yellen, Attorney General Garland and Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Fudge Sent Letter to Governors, Mayors and State Courts Urging Use of Emergency Rental Assistance Over Eviction | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: August 27, 2021)
Washington - - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Merrick B. Garland, and Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge sent a letter to state and local government leaders addressing the eviction moratorium.
The full text of the letter is available here and below. Governors, Mayors, County Executives, and Chief Justices/State Court Administrators: We are writing to request your urgent help preventing unnecessary evictions during the pandemic. Our bottom line is this: No one should ...09-08-2021, 11:38 AM -
U.S. Treasury Department Announces Seven Additional Policies to Encourage State and Local Governments to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance | site |
Latest Treasury Data Shows Continued Progress; About 1 Million Payments Made by State and Localities as of July 31
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: August 25, 2021) New data on program performance demonstrates steady improvement in delivering Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) to eligible households – particularly among state and local agencies that adopted the recommendations in Treasury’s prior guidance. Even with these improvements, many grantees need to do more to urgently accelerate efforts to prevent harmful evictions of vulnerable families. To help grantees continue to expedite assistance, today Treasury is announcing additional policies – including measures to reduce processing delays by providing even more explic...09-04-2021, 06:56 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency COVID-19 Funeral Assistance State-by-State Breakdown | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: August 23, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA has provided over $1.044 billion to nearly 159,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
Eligibility determinations are not driven by state/location; instead, they are based on when the applicant submits all required documentation.
“Applications” in the below chart reflect the number of individuals who called to begin the assistance process.
Please find state-specific information below:
...08-24-2021, 05:47 AM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Launches National Risk Index Update | site |
Full Application Now Available with More Customization and Reporting
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: August 16, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA announced the full application launch of the National Risk Index, a new online resource that provides a clear, visual guide to natural hazard risks throughout the United States, and information to help communities to understand and reduce those risks, whether they involve flooding, wildfire, extreme heat, or drought. Developed with attention to the increased risks from climate change, and the need to develop new approaches to reduce those risks, this online mapping application provides simple measures of a community’s risk for 18 natural hazards. The online mapping application also measures resilience, social vulnerability and expecte...08-20-2021, 12:09 AM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Tops $1 Billion
| site |
Applications for Funeral Assistance Remain Open to People in Need
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: August 13, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA announced today it has provided over $1 billion in COVID-19 funeral assistance to support more than 150,000 applicants grappling with the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. Earlier this year, the agency began providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. FEMA continues to accept applications to support underserved communities and encourages more to apply. “This pandemic has had an immense impact on our country,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “Too many people have lost family members, friends, co-workers and neighbors to COVID-19. FEMA's Funeral + + censored term replaced + ++ + censored term replaced + ++ + censored term replaced + +...08-14-2021, 10:43 PM -
August 11th - - - Federal Communications Commission Reminds Schools and Libraries that Emergency Connectivity Fund Window Closes in 48 Hours | site |
Agency Encourages Applications for Funding for Remote Learning
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: August 11, 2021)
Washington, August 11, 2021 - - Today, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel called on schools and libraries to complete their applications for the Emergency Connectivity Fund for remote learning resources. The $7.17 billion program’s application window closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 13. “Far too many students are struggling to connect to modern education resources online – a terrible reality that only became starker during the COVID-19 pandemic. I want to strongly encourage schools and libraries with remote learning needs in their communities to apply for this new funding for the upc...08-14-2021, 01:22 AM -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance to Speed the Provision of Emergency Rental Assistance Relief and Support Housing Stability for Renters at Risk of Eviction | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: June 24, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released guidance in the form of updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) and fact sheet to continue supporting the rapid deployment of Emergency Rental Assistance by states, territories, localities, and tribal governments. The FAQs build on prior actions to provide state and local governments with the tools they need to deliver relief to renters in need by helping grantees with implementation and best practices.
The fact sheet is below and available here .
The FAQs are available here .
Emergency Rental Assistance Fact Sheet: Treasury Announces Further Action to Support Housing...06-25-2021, 09:25 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11 | site |
Test Messages Will be Sent to TVs and Radios Along with Select Cell Phones That Have Opted-in to Receive Test Messages
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 11, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages. This will be the second nationwide WEA test, but the first nationwide WE...06-23-2021, 06:42 AM -
The Federal Communications Commission further strengthens Emergency Alerting | site |
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 17, 2021) Washington, June 17, 2021 - - The Federal Communications Commission today adopted rules to improve the way the public receives emergency alerts on their mobile phones, televisions, and radios. The nation’s Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts help keep the public safe and informed and are of ever-increasing importance given the emergencies and disasters Americans have faced in recent years. In 2018, however, a false emergency alert in Hawaii mistakenly warned of an incoming ballistic missile and highlighted the need to improve these systems. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 subsequently directed the Commission, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to adopt rules to strengthen emergency...06-17-2021, 10:11 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell Delivers Speech at National Hurricane Conference | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: June 16, 2021)
Washington - - Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell delivered a speech on hurricane and disaster preparedness at the National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Other speakers were Ken Graham, Director, National Hurricane Center, Miami; James Waskom, Director, Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Baton Rouge, La.; and Kevin Guthrie, Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Tallahassee, Fla.
Below is the administrator’s speech as prepared for delivery. Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here – in person – with all of you today. I am so proud of this community because you embody the resilience this nation demonstrated during the last 18 mont...06-17-2021, 02:59 AM -
Federal Communications Commission announces Emergency Connectivity Fund Application Window will Open on June 29 | site |
FCC says Schools and Libraries Will Have 45 Days to Apply for Support to Aid Students Who Fall into the Homework Gap
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 15, 2021) Washington, June 15, 2021 - - Today, FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced schools and libraries can begin to file applications on June 29 for the newly established $7.17 billion Emergency Connectivity Fund. Schools and libraries can apply for financial support to purchase laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connections for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons. During this 45-day application filing window, which will run from June 29 to August 13, eligible schools and libraries can submit requests for funding to purchase el...06-16-2021, 03:21 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards $1.1 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: June 10, 2021)
Washington, DC - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge today announced the awarding of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan funds for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Specifically, HUD is awarding $1.1 billion - 70,000 vouchers - for 626 public housing authorities (PHAs) administering the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Click here for a full list of awards. “Addressing our nation’s homelessness crisis is a top priority for HUD,” said Secretary Fudge. “With COVID-19 still a threat and with the sweltering summer months just around the corner,...06-15-2021, 10:23 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency says Pennsylvania Releases New Mapping Tool to Show Flood Risk | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: June 7, 2021)
Philadelphia - - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania released a new mobile tool, https://pafloodrisk.psu.edu/home/index.html , that provides the latest flood mapping information. The new mapping tool, which can be used from a desktop computer, cell phone, or other mobile device, brings together data from FEMA and across the Commonwealth into one consolidated application. “This is a great way for the residents of Pennsylvania to learn about their flood risk in an easy-to-access application”, said Maurie Kelly, Director of Informatics at Penn State’s Institutes of Energy and the Environment. “Users just type in their address and can immediately see information about their location, print a report, or get a quick 3D visualiz...06-10-2021, 12:30 AM -
Federal Communications Commission says Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolls 2.3 Million Households in first 3 Weeks of Program | site |
Releases EBB public data tracking dashboard
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 7, 2021) Washington, June 7, 2021 - - Today FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolled over 2.3 million households into the subsidy program initiated by Congress. Since mid-May, households in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and American Samoa were approved to receive a discount on their monthly internet bills and have selected a participating EBB provider to receive internet service at home. “I am thrilled to see that the great need for affordable broadband support is being met with over 2 million households enrolled in three short weeks. I’ve also said we nee...06-08-2021, 09:48 PM -
Federal Communications Commission says Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolls over One Million Households | site |
FCC says "One Week After the Program’s Launch, More Than One Million Households Are Receiving Monthly Internet Discounts"
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release statement dated: May 20, 2021) Washington, May 20, 2021 - - Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program enrolled more than one million households in the first week of the program’s debut. Households in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and American Samoa are benefitting from the subsidy program initiated by Congress. “The high demand we’ve seen for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program demonstrates what many of us already knew to be true – too many families are struggling to get online, even in 202...05-28-2021, 02:00 AM -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Additional $21.6 Billion in Emergency Rental Assistance Allocation | site |
Treasury says today’s announcement includes strengthened guidance to expedite resources and prevent evictions due to the affordable housing challenges exacerbated by Covid-19
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: May 7, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, in coordination with the White House American Rescue Plan Implementation Team and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, announced the allocation of an additional $21.6 billion under the American Rescue Plan for Emergency Rental Assistance, which will help prevent evictions and ensure basic housing security for millions of Americans impacted by the affordable housing challenges exacerbated by COVID-19. In addition to this financial support, Treasury issued updated, st...05-08-2021, 11:12 PM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Monoclonal Antibody Bamlanivimab | site |
FDA says "Alternative monoclonal antibody therapies authorized to treat patients with COVID-19 remain available"
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press release dated: April 16, 2021)
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for the investigational monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab, when administered alone, to be used for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and certain pediatric patients. Based on its ongoing analysis of emerging scientific data, specifically the sustained increase of SARS-CoV-2 viral variants that are resistant to bamlanivimab alone resulting in the increased risk for treatment failure, the FDA has determined that the known and potential...04-17-2021, 11:36 PM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Third COVID-19 Vaccine | site |
FDA says "Action Advances Fight Against COVID-19, Follows Comprehensive Evaluation of Available Safety, Effectiveness and Manufacturing Quality Information by FDA Career Scientists, Input from External Experts"
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press released dated: February 27, 2021) Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The EUA allows the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S for use in individuals 18 years of age and older. “The authorization of this vaccine expands the availability of vaccines, the best medical prevention method for COVID-19, to help us in the fight against...03-02-2021, 10:17 PM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas’ Call with Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Blair | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: February 19, 2021) Washington - - Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke with Canadian Federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair to discuss a wide range of security issues, including border safety measures in the COVID-19 environment, domestic violent extremism, cybersecurity, and gun control. Secretary Mayorkas and Minister Blair discussed the shared priority of securing our borders, while ensuring that essential trade and travel remain open to strengthen our economic security. They agreed that our nations must each continue to take steps to address the growing threat of domestic violent extremism, work together to defend our cyber networks, and tackle cr...02-22-2021, 08:35 PM -
Statement by Katharine Ferguson, USDA Chief of Staff, on the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act | site | (Information contained in U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA] press release dated: February 9, 2021) Washington, Feb. 9, 2021 — “We are pleased to see the introduction of the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act yesterday in the Senate, a bill that will bring much-needed economic assistance during the pandemic and begin to advance equity for farmers of color. The bill is the culmination of hard work and collaboration among members of the Senate and House and new leadership at USDA who share a common purpose to end inequity in our food and agricultural systems. It’s a bill crafted to address the immediate need for debt relief among those who have been marginalized and are hurting while also advancing long-term issues such as Heirs’ Property, tackling the root causes of discrimination via an Equity Commission, and investing in building back a new ge...02-10-2021, 02:38 PM
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2021 Special Enrollment Period in response to the COVID-19 Emergency | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS] newsroom Fact Sheet dated: January 28, 2021)
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) national emergency has presented unprecedented challenges for the American public. Millions of Americans are facing uncertainty and millions of Americans are experiencing new health problems during the pandemic. Due to the exceptional circumstances and rapidly changing Public Health Emergency (PHE) impacting millions of people throughout the US every day, many Americans remain uninsured or underinsured and still need affordable health coverage. In accordance with the Executive Order issued today by President Biden, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) determined that the COVID-19 emergency presents exceptional circumstances for consumers in accessing health insurance and will provide a Special...01-29-2021, 12:07 AM -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Marketplace Special Enrollment Period for COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | site |
2021 SEP provides access to health coverage during the pandemic
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release dated: January 28, 2021)
In accordance with the Executive Order issued today by President Biden, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, which has left millions of Americans facing uncertainty and exceptional circumstances while millions of Americans have experienced new health problems during the pandemic. This SEP will allow individuals and families in states with Marketplaces served by the HealthCare.gov platform...01-28-2021, 10:42 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Obligates Nearly $1 Billion in First Days of Vaccine Mission | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: January 26, 2021) Washington - - FEMA has obligated nearly $1 billion to costs related to the COVID-19 vaccine mission and continues to work with states throughout the nation in funding costs related to the COVID-19 vaccine mission. The award provides over $988 million in federal funding to Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. These funds are being provided to reimburse costs associated with emergency protective measures taken by governments to store, handle, transport, distribute and administer vaccines to reduce the spread the of the virus. Emergency protective measures include providing emergency medical supplies, commodities, transportation, staffing for medica...01-26-2021, 09:19 PM -
Secretary DeVos Announces More than $4 Billion Available in Emergency Education Grants for Governors to Help Students Continue Learning | site |
$2.75 billion set aside by Congress to support disadvantaged students at non-public schools
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: January 8, 2021) Washington - - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $4 billion in additional COVID-19 emergency relief is now available to governors to ensure learning continues for students of all ages and at all schools. This emergency relief aid, the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund, has two components: supplemental GEER awards (GEER II) and the Emergency Assistance to Non-public Schools (EANS) awards, which comprise $2.75 billion of the total. These funds are authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021, (CRRSA) Public Law 116-260...01-09-2021, 12:08 AM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Announces Reinsurance Program to Manage Future Flood Risk in 2021 | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release: January 5, 2021) Washington - - FEMA has announced its 2021 traditional reinsurance placement for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), continuing its risk management practice against catastrophic flood losses. Reinsurance is a financial risk management tool used by private insurance companies and public entities to protect themselves from large financial losses. If a qualifying catastrophic flood event occurs, reinsurance companies cover a portion of the NFIP’s losses to enhance FEMA’s ability to pay flood insurance claims without borrowing from the U.S. Treasury. FEMA transferred an additional $1.153 billion of the NFIP’s financial risk to the private reinsurance market. This annual reinsurance agreement is effective throughout 2021 with 32 private re...01-07-2021, 10:18 PM -
U.S. Department of the Treasury Launches $25 Billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program | site |
Opens Portal to Begin Disbursement of Funding to State, Local, and Tribal Governments
Washington - - On January 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the $25 billion Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The ERAP assists households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territories, local governments with more than 200,000 residents, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and Indian tribes (defined to include certain Alaska native corporations) or the tribally designated housing entity of an Indian tribe (collectively, “eligible grantees”). Eligible grantees must use the funds to provide assistance to eligible households through existing or newly...01-07-2021, 01:36 PM -
Federal Communications Commission seeks Public Input on New $3.2 Billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program | site |
Initiative to Connect Low-Income Households Funded Through Recent Congressional Appropriation Responds to FCC’s Call to Keep Americans Connected
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press releasd dated: January 4, 2021) Washington, January 4, 2021 - - The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau today issued a request for comment on how best to administer a new $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit Program created by Congress to help low-income consumers access the Internet. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 directed the Commission to create the program, which would reimburse participating companies for providing discounted broadband service and connected devices to eligible households during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re excited to get to work on thi...01-06-2021, 12:33 AM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency says Awards for Permanent Work Increase in 2020 | site |
FEMA says "Ninety-seven percent of FEMA obligations during the year were for permanent work"
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: December 28, 2020)
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – In the face of the obstacles of 2020 – earthquakes, floods and a pandemic that slowed the island’s productive sector – FEMA ended the year with a record number of obligations. Nearly 400 project obligations per month paved the way for a total of $13.4 billion in recovery funds. To date, the Hurricane María recovery operations on the island have produced the largest amount of approved disaster funding for a disaster in FEMA’s history. "This year's challenges further strengthened our commitment to the people of Puerto Rico. Our sense of duty and willingness is unstoppable, and we are proud to be able ...01-02-2021, 09:52 PM -
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Pai welcomes Industry efforts to Improve Wireless Emergency Alert Geo-Targeting | site |
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: December 16, 2020) Washington, December 16, 2020—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai today praised the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), a standards organization, for its efforts to improve the geographic accuracy of Wireless Emergency Alerts. “Wireless Emergency Alerts are a more powerful public safety tool than ever before, but I’ve been clear that more should be done to improve the geographic accuracy of these life-saving messages,” said Chairman Pai. “I am pleased that ATIS has heeded my call by developing recommendations to help ensure that these alerts reach all and only those in the affected communities during emergencies. I urge providers to promptly explore implementation of these...12-29-2020, 04:59 AM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Takes Additional Action in Fight Against COVID-19 By Issuing Emergency Use Authorization for Second COVID-19 Vaccine | site |
FDA says "Action Follows Thorough Evaluation of Available Safety, Effectiveness, and Manufacturing Quality Information by FDA Career Scientists, Input from Independent Experts"
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press release dated: December 18, 2020) Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the second vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The emergency use authorization allows the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. for use in individuals 18 years of age and older. “With the availability of two vaccines now for the prevention of COVID-19, the FDA has taken another crucial step in...12-21-2020, 11:15 AM -
Statement from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of a COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate | site |
(Information contained in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS] press release: December 12, 2020)
Statement from CMS Administrator Seema Verma on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of a COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
“Today’s announcement is a historic turning point in the fight against the virus. The beginning of the end of this chapter in our world’s history has arrived. Our hearts and minds continue to be with those who have lost loved ones, and I urge states to prioritize nursing homes and vulnerable seniors in their distribution of the vaccine. As we approach more widespread distribution, all Americans can take comfort in the fact that CMS has laid the groundwork to guarantee that every American can get the vaccine for free.”...12-12-2020, 04:23 PM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration takes Key Action in Fight Against COVID-19 by Issuing Emergency Use Authorization for First COVID-19 Vaccine | site |
FDA says "Action Follows Thorough Evaluation of Available Safety, Effectiveness, and Manufacturing Quality Information by FDA Career Scientists, Input from Independent Experts"
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press release dated: December 11, 2020)
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 16 years of age and older. The emergency use authorization allows the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S. “The FDA’s authorization for emergency use of the first COVID-19 vaccine is a significant milestone in battling...12-12-2020, 02:25 AM -
Walgreens Statement Regarding FDA Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine | site |
(Information contained in Walgreens press release dated: December 11, 2020) Deerfield, Ill., December 11, 2020 - The announcement from the FDA providing Pfizer with emergency use authorization on its COVID-19 vaccine is a historic milestone and important step toward ending the pandemic. We have the opportunity to turn the tide on a pandemic that has wreaked havoc on our lives and livelihoods. Walgreens is preparing to immediately bring vaccines to high-priority populations, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and federal and state governments. These include long-term care facility residents and staff, as well as healthcare workers. We will be collaborating with nearly 35,000 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide that have selected Walgreens as their vaccine provider. As states finalize their distribution plans, we believe we can begin ad...12-12-2020, 12:39 AM -
Statement published by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of a COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release dated: December 11, 2020) Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Pfizer for its COVID-19 vaccine, the first authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Operation Warp Speed and private sector partners now begin distributing the first allocation of doses to sites designated by the public health jurisdictions and five federal agencies with which OWS and CDC have been working to plan distribution. HHS Secretary Alex Azar and Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller released the following statements: “It is nothing short of a medical miracle to have FDA authorization of a vaccine for COVID-19 just over 11 months since the virus was made known to the w...12-12-2020, 12:08 AM -
American Hospital Association Statement on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine | site |
(Information contained in American Hospital Association [AHA] press release: December 11, 2020)
AHA Statement on FDA Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
December 11, 2020
America’s hospitals and health systems believe the announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is an important step forward in ending this pandemic. This authorization was made on advice after a careful review by scientific and clinical experts through a thoughtful process. We will continue to be guided by science and follow the evidence that the FDA lays out on the safety and efficacy of the various vaccines in development. In addition to playing ...12-11-2020, 10:14 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Announces $140 Million for Emergency Food and Shelter Program | site |
(Information included in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release: November 23, 2020) WASHINGTON -- FEMA has announced that $140 million will be available to communities across the county to assist with feeding and sheltering. Congress made $125 million available for Fiscal Year 2020, and this year, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) National Board is including an additional $15 million from funds that have not been used from prior grant years. FEMA awarded the $125 million to the National Board, which is now allocating the funds, combined with the additional $15 million, to qualifying jurisdictions (counties and cities). EFSP funds assist local organizations dedicated to feeding, sheltering, and providing critical resources to people with economic emergencies, including our nation's hungry and homeless populations. These fun...11-23-2020, 08:17 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency says Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose | site |
(November 17, 2020) - - On November 17, 2020 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information: PENSACOLA, Fla. – FEMA reminds Panhandle residents who have received federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Sally to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years. Disaster assistance is intended to help residents meet basic disaster-related needs. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment. If applicants spend the payment on anything other than the purpose for which it is intended, they may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask that the money be returned. Those receiving assistance are urged to keep receipts for their disaster spending for three years to document that the money was used to meet disaster-relate...11-19-2020, 05:53 AM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency says Wildfire Survivors Must Apply To Extend Time For FEMA Rental Assistance| site |
(November 9, 2020) - - On November 9, 2020 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information: SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Wildfire survivors who received an initial rental assistance award may be eligible for an extension of that after two months but must request it. Many individuals and households who had to move after their homes were damaged or lost due to August/September wildfires in 13 counties have been receiving help from FEMA paying rent on temporary alternative housing. The counties are Butte, Lake, Lassen, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Trinity, Tulare and Yolo. Two weeks after a household initially receives rental assistance, FEMA mails them a letter or an application for an extension. Anyone currently receiving temporary housing assistance who has not received a l...11-10-2020, 11:55 AM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Community Rating System (CRS) Update | site |
Voluntary incentive program recognizes and encourages community floodplain management
(October 5, 2020) - - Today, October 5, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information: PHILADELPHIA- Flooding is the most common and costly disaster in the United States. Anywhere it can rain, it can flood. With 98 percent of counties in the entire United States having experienced a flood and just a single inch of water causing up to $25,000 in damage, communities across the country must make tough decisions about protecting lives and property from flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency created the voluntary Community Rating System (CRS) program to recognize local efforts to reduce flood risk, and to reward communities, their residents and businesses by saving them money on flood insurance premiums. As of Oct. 1, 2020, the fo...10-07-2020, 03:23 PM -
U.S. Department of Education addresses Helping Students Adversely Affected by School Closures | site |
U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Announces Broad Flexibilities for States to Cancel Testing During National Emergency
(March 20, 2020) - - Today (March 20, 2020), the U.S. Department of Education published the following information:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today students impacted by school closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can bypass standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year. Upon a proper request, the Department will grant a waiver to any state that is unable to assess its students due to the ongoing national emergency, providing relief from federally mandated testing requirements for this school year. Secretary DeVos commented: "Students need to be focused on staying healthy and continuing to learn. Teachers need to be able to focus on remote learning an...03-24-2020, 05:41 PM -
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update - - - FDA provides Update on Patient Access to certain REMS Drugs during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | site |
(March 22, 2020) - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published today (March 22, 2020) the following information:
Today, as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the agency issued a new guidance to sponsors and healthcare providers regarding certain Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)-required testing during this time.
“The FDA recognizes that during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the completion of some REMS-required laboratory testing or imaging studies may be difficult because patients suspected of having COVID-19 may be self-isolating and/or subject to quarantine,” said FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D. “Under these circumstances, undergoing...03-23-2020, 10:36 PM -
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update - - - FDA Issues first Emergency Use Authorization for Point of Care Diagnostic | site |
(March 21, 2020) - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published today (March 21, 2020) the following information:
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for a point-of-care COVID-19 diagnostic for the Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 test. “The test we’re authorizing today will be able to provide Americans with results within hours, rather than days like the existing tests, and the company plans to roll it out by March 30, which is an incredibly rapid timeline for such an effort. With new tools like point-of-care diagnostics, we are moving into a new phase of testing, where tests will be much more easily accessible to Americans who need them,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “With the development of point of care diagnostics, Americans who need tests will be able to ...03-23-2020, 09:48 PM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration takes Significant Step in Coronavirus Response Efforts, Issues Emergency Use Authorization for the First 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic| site |
FDA says Critical Milestone Reached in Response to this Outbreak
(February 4, 2020) - - Today (February 4, 2020), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the following information:
Today, the U.S Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to enable emergency use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2019-nCoV Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel. To date, this test has been limited to use at CDC laboratories; today’s authorization allows the use of the test at any CDC-qualified lab across the country.
“Since this outbreak first emerged, we’ve been working closely with our partners across the U.S government and around the globe to expedite the development and...02-06-2020, 09:11 AM -
FedEx Pledges Transportation Support to Aid in Coronavirus Emergency| site |
Company Leveraging its Global Network to Assist in Crisis
(January 27, 2020) - - Today (January 27, 2020), FedEx published the following information: MEMPHIS, Tenn., January 27, 2020 — FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is committing transportation and logistics support to humanitarian relief agencies as they respond to the coronavirus outbreak. As part of these efforts, FedEx Express will ship today more than 200,000 surgical masks and personal protective equipment such as gowns and gloves to its Asia Pacific Hub in Guangzhou, China to assist the humanitarian work of Direct Relief. FedEx is working closely with China Post which will deliver the aid from Guangzhou to Wuhan Union Hospital. “Direct Relief is deeply thankful to FedEx for enabling this rapid response to fulfill a very specific order that the medical staff in Wuhan’s largest hospital selected from our curre...02-03-2020, 07:43 PM -
World Health Organization Declares the new Coronavirus Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern| site |
Statement on the second meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Geneva, Switzerland - - (January 30, 2020) - - Today (January 30, 2020), the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information:
Proceedings of the meeting
Members and advisors of the Emergency Committee were convened by teleconference The Director-General welcomed the Committee and thanked them for their support. He turned the meeting over to the Chair, Professor Didier Houssin. Professor Houssin also welcomed the Committee and gave the floor to the Secretariat. A representative of the department of compliance, risk management, and ethics briefed the Committee members on their roles and responsibilities...01-31-2020, 01:49 AM -
International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on novel coronavirus in China| site |
Geneva, Switzerland - -(January 30, 2020) - - Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information:
The Emergency Committee on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) will be reconvened by the World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday, 30 January.
The meeting is planned to start at 13:30 Geneva time.
The Committee will advise the Director-General on whether the outbreak constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and what recommendations should be made to manage it.
The Director-General’s decision, following the Committee’s advice, will be made public on WHO’s website and via a press conference. The recommendations will also be made public....01-30-2020, 09:35 AM -
National Health Statistics Reports detail Trends in Opioids Prescribed at Discharge From Emergency Departments Among Adults: United States, 2006–2017| site |
(January 8, 2020) - - Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics published Trends in Opioids Prescribed at Discharge From Emergency Departments Among Adults: United States, 2006–2017. This is a detailed study of trends in opioid prescribing at emergency department (ED) discharge among adults from 2006–2007 through 2016–2017, by selected patient and hospital characteristics and the type of opioids prescribed. The following is an overview the findings:
Methods
Data are from the 2006–2017 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
The Population Studied The study population included all ED visits by patients aged 18 and over. The main outcome studied was opioids prescribed at ED discharge, defined using Cerne...01-09-2020, 07:32 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Offers Military Personnel Disaster Assistance
(November 10, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information: Tallahassee, Fla. - - FEMA may provide disaster assistance to eligible, active-duty military and civilian military employees as long as it does not duplicate assistance from the military. Active-duty military and civilian military employees who live in privately owned housing on base may be eligible for all categories of housing assistance. Applicants living in military housing may receive Rental Assistance if they document that they are not receiving housing assistance from another source. Active-duty military personnel stationed outside the country may authorize a third party to be present for inspection of their damaged primary residence. To use a third party, a military applicant must p...11-13-2018, 06:26 AM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Authorizes Emergency Use of First Ebola Fingerstick Test with Portable Reader
(November 9, 2018) - - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published (today) the following information:
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that an emergency use authorization (EUA) has been issued for a rapid, single-use test for the detection of Ebola virus (Zaire ebolavirus). This is the second Ebola rapid antigen fingerstick test available under EUA, but the first that uses a portable battery-operated reader, which can help provide clear diagnostic results outside of laboratories and in areas where patients are likely to be treated. The test, called the DPP Ebola Antigen System, is used with blood specimens, including capillary “fingerstick” whole blood, from individuals with signs and symptoms of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in addition to...11-10-2018, 03:50 AM -
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Azar Declares Public Health Emergency in US Territory Due to Super Typhoon Yutu
(October 25, 2018) - - Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar today declared a public health emergency in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory, due to damage from Super Typhoon Yutu. The declaration follows President Trump’s emergency declaration for the territory and gives the HHS Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services beneficiaries and their healthcare providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs. “We are working closely with territory health authorities, the local hospital and other healthcare facilities to save lives and protect health after this catastrophic storm,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “This declaration will help ensure that our fellow Americans who rely on...10-27-2018, 07:25 AM -
U.S. General Services Administration Announces Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts and Special Emergency Procurement Authorities
GSA’s senior procurement executive signed memo raising certain minimum thresholds to directly support Hurricane Michael relief efforts
Washington, DC - - (October 17, 2018) - - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has raised the micro purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, and the simplified leasing acquisition threshold, in order to address the needs created by Hurricane Michael.
Raising the thresholds will help Heads of Contracting Activities and contracting officers quickly gain access to resources needed in providing direct support for Hurricane Michael relief efforts.
The new thresholds do the following:- increase the micro-purchase threshold to $20,000;
- increase the simplified acquisition threshold
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Issues FAQ for Survivors with Losses from Both Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Matthew
(October 13, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
Background: Thousands of survivors whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Florence were also affected by Hurricane Matthew two years ago. Many homes were still being repaired when Florence struck. Survivors residing in Special Flood Hazard Areas who received real property and/or personal property assistance after Matthew were automatically enrolled in a 36-month Group Flood Insurance Policy but may not be aware they have coverage through 2019.
Q: If I received real property or personal property assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Matthew, will I be eligible for Home Repair assistance after Hurricane Florence? A: If your home is in ...10-13-2018, 03:29 PM -
Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Planned for Oct. 3; Test Messages Will be Sent to Cell Phones, TV and Radio
Editor's note: On October 2, 2018 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published the following information:
Washington, DC - - (October 2, 2018) - - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. The WEA portion of the test, which will be sent to consumer cell phones, will begin at 2:18 p.m. EDT. The EAS portion of the test, which will be sent to radio and television, will follow at 2:20 p.m. EDT. This will be the fourth nationwide EAS test and the first nationwide WEA test. In light of the upcoming test, the agencies share the following key informational points:
The Basics- WHY: The purpose of the test is to ensure that
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What to Expect After Registering for Disaster Assistance
Editor's note: On September 21, 2018 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
Raleigh, NC - - (September 21, 2018) - - After registering for disaster assistance, you may be contacted by a FEMA-contracted housing inspector to schedule an appointment for a housing inspection.
Your first contact with a housing inspector may be by text or phone call and may come from an area code different than yours. The inspection is needed to verify and assess damage indicated when you registered. The inspection generally takes about 20-40 minutes but may take longer. The inspector will want to see the damaged areas of your home, as well as damaged furniture and personal property. There is no fee for the inspection. When a housing inspector comes to visit your home, ask to see ...09-22-2018, 12:28 AM -
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams Reaching Out in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC - - (September 19, 2018) - - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in Hurricane Florence affected-areas in North Carolina to help survivors register for assistance, identify and address immediate and emerging needs, and make referrals to other local, state and voluntary agencies to best meet survivors’ needs. Using the latest mobile technology, DSA staff can register survivors for disaster assistance, update their records and make referrals to local, state, and voluntary agency partners. During this process, specialists will ask for some personal information including: social security number, annual income and bank information, as well as names of occupants of the impacted property. Like all FEMA field personnel, team members can be ide...09-21-2018, 07:32 AM -
Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alerting Systems
Washington, DC - - (September 17, 2018) - - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), postponed the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) until October 3 due to ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Florence. The WEA portion of the test commences at 2:18 p.m. EDT, and the EAS portion follows at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed. October 3 was the previously scheduled back-up date for the test, which was originally set up for this Thursday, September 20. A backup date is always planned in case of widespread severe weather or other significant events on the primary test date. FEMA...09-17-2018, 10:33 PM -
HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance to Help Ensure Equal Access to Emergency Services and the Appropriate Sharing of Medical Information During Hurricane Florence
Editor's note: On September 13, 2018 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published the following information:
As Hurricane Florence makes landfall, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and its federal partners remain in close coordination to help ensure that emergency officials effectively address the needs of at-risk populations as part of disaster response. To this end, emergency responders and officials should consider adopting, as circumstances and resources allow, the following practices to help make sure all segments of the community are served:- Employing qualified interpreter services to assist individuals with limited English proficiency and individuals who are deaf or hard
09-17-2018, 01:34 AM -
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Continues Efforts to help with Hurricane Florence Emergency Response
Agency waivers take effect in Virginia
(September 14, 2018) - - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced efforts underway to support Virginia in response to Hurricane Florence. This week, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency in Virginia. With the public health emergency in effect, CMS has taken several actions to provide immediate relief to all those affected by the hurricane along the east coast. The actions include temporarily waiving or modifying certain Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) requirements; creating special enrollment opportunities for individuals to access healthcare immediately; and taking steps to ensure dialysis patients obtain critical...09-15-2018, 10:02 PM -
FEMA and Partners Continue Response to Tropical Storm Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 15, 2018) - - Tropical Storm Florence continues hammering the Carolinas with heavy rains, high winds and flash flooding today. Dangerous flooding is occurring across the impacted area, and residents and visitors should remain indoors until told by local officials that it is safe to go outside.
Residents in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia should:- Stay put. Stay indoors until you are told it is safe to go outside by local officials.
- Keep out of the water. Flood water can contain dangerous debris, downed power lines, and germs. Do not attempt to walk, swim, wade, or drive through flood waters.
- Let first responders do their job. Stay off the roads, beaches, and waterways. Use VHF Channel 16, or call 911 for emergency needs. Do not rely on social media
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Federal Emergency Management Agency says Assess Your Sheltering Needs for 2018 Hurricane Season
(May 7, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued the following information:
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Have you thought about your sheltering plans for hurricane season?
In Puerto Rico, flooding and mudslides from Hurricane María reached areas never affected before. As a result, FEMA encourages Puerto Rico residents to re-evaluate their sheltering needs. People with disabilities and special healthcare or access and functional needs should also make shelter plans a priority.
Sheltering in place – If you plan to ride out the storm in your home:- Make sure it is in good repair and meets local hurricane building code specifications. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to board up windows and doors.
- Check your home’s
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Securities and Exchange Commission Obtains Emergency Freeze of $27 Million in Stock Sales of Purported Cryptocurrency Company Longfin
April 9, 2018
Washington, DC - - (April 6, 2018) - - The Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a court order freezing more than $27 million in trading proceeds from allegedly illegal distributions and sales of restricted shares of Longfin Corp. stock involving the company, its CEO, and three other affiliated individuals. According to a complaint unsealed today in federal court in Manhattan, shortly after Longfin began trading on NASDAQ and announced the acquisition of a purported cryptocurrency business, its stock price rose dramatically and its market capitalization exceeded $3 billion. The SEC alleges that Amro Izzelden “Andy” Altahawi, Dorababu Penumarthi, and Suresh Tammineedi then illegally sold large blocks of their re...04-09-2018, 08:56 AM -
Texas Governor Abbott Announces Emergency Funding For Austin Police Department And Texas Rangers To Assist In Bomb Investigations
Austin, Texas - - (March 19, 2018) - - The Office of the Governor today announced the release of $265,500 in emergency funding for the Austin Police Department (APD) and the Texas Ranger Bomb Response Team to purchase seven portable x-ray systems for use in bomb detection and responding to suspicious package investigations. These x-ray systems are used by bomb technicians on scene and provide clear visual evidence for rapid assessment of a package’s safety. “I want to ensure everyone in the Austin region and the entire state that Texas is committed to providing every resource necessary to make sure these crimes are solved as quickly as possible,” said Governor Abbott. “I offer my sincere thanks to law enforcement at the local, state and f...03-22-2018, 07:07 AM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $10 Million for Emergency Repairs to Atlanta’s Collapsed I-85 Overpass
Washington, DC - - (March 31, 2017) - - U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao directed Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials today to award $10 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help begin repairs on the bridge over Atlanta’s I-85 near Piedmont Road which collapsed during rush hour as a result of intense heat from a fire below. Secretary Chao spoke with Governor Deal within the hour to discuss the situation and apprise him of the release of funds.
“The quick release of these funds will help to ensure the bridge is repaired safely and in a timely manner to prevent any further disruption to the hundreds of thousands of people who travel it on a daily basis,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “I also commend the first responders who saved countless lives by taking swift and appropriate...04-10-2017, 10:39 PM