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handle is hein.crs/govdcdj0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Researh Sevice Potential FEMA Emergency Sheltering Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic Updated October 5, 2020 Some hazards (e.g., hurricanes, wildfires) may result in evacuations and displacement of survivors. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state, local, tribal, and territorial governments (SLTTs) are responsible for coordinating emergency sheltering after a declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act; 42 U.S.C. § §5121 et seq.). However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FEMA acknowledge that the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may complicate efforts to provide emergency sheltering. This Insight discusses emergency sheltering models used by FEMA, COVID-19-related emergency sheltering policies, and challenges faced by SLTTs supporting emergency sheltering during the COVID-19 pandemic, and policy considerations for Congress. Emergency Sheltering Options The federal government may provide assistance to SLTTs when the President declares an emergency or major disaster under the Stafford Act. Emergency sheltering may be authorized under Stafford Act Section 502 following an emergency declaration, and Stafford Act Section 403 following a major disaster declaration or Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration. This assistance is commonly referred to as Public Assistance (PA) Category B-Emergency Protective Measures. When PA is authorized, FEMA will reimburse SLTTs, as well as eligible nonprofits (PA Applicants) for at least 75% of eligible costs incurred while performing eligible work. FEMA's regulations on emergency sheltering are limited, though additional guidance may be issued. The following sections describe select, PA-authorized emergency sheltering options used in the wake of recent and past disasters, as well as FEMA's interim sheltering policy and guidance during COVID-19. Sheltering options may vary depending on post-disaster needs and shelter availability. Congregate Shelters FEMA usually supports emergency congregate shelters (i.e., facilities with large, open spaces, such as schools and community centers), and may reimburse associated costs, including facility leasing and Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN 11440 CRS NS GHT Prpred For Meumbers and Co-mmittees of Co:q!gress

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