On March 20, 2020, the State of New York received a Major Disaster Declaration FEMA-4480-DR from President Trump for the COVID-19 Incident. The incident started on January 20, 2020, and is ongoing. The declaration authorizes public assistance for Category B Emergency Protective Measures (Category B Emergency Protective measures are those actions which a community undertakes before, during, and following a disaster to save lives, protect public health and safety, and eliminate the immediate threat).
The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES) has begun holding applicant briefings for local government agencies and providers via WebEx. The Applicant’s Briefings provide eligible applicants with the information needed to: (a) participate as Public Assistance applicants; and, (b) submit for reimbursement for FEMA-eligible expenditures incurred as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
To register for one of the applicant briefings, please see the attached Applicant’s Briefing Schedule or visit: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/recovery/public/active-declarations.cfm. If using the DHSES website linked above, select the Applicant’s Briefing Schedule link under the FEMA-4480-DR-NY subhead.
Using either the attached Applicant’s Briefing Schedule or the Applicant’s Briefing Schedule located on the DHSES website, determine your region, and click on an appropriate registration link for your preferred date and time. Once you register for the applicant briefing, you will receive a confirmation with the teleconference login, as well as the WebEx login. You will also receive a confirmation email with this information. The duration of the WebEx should be approximately 1 hour. Any questions regarding these briefings should be addressed to DHSES.
