April 1, 2020
Lake County Government is working with local municipalities, school districts, hospitals, and private non-profits to make sure organizations have the information they need to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance Program.
FEMA has designated all counties in Illinois as eligible for funding under the Public Assistance (PA) Program. Certain costs directly related to the COVID-19 response are eligible for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement at a 75% federal cost share.
“Lake County Government is here to help and support our local organizations during this pandemic,” said Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart. "We are grateful to our community partners for caring for our most vulnerable residents, and we will continue to provide them with the information they need to continue their work."
Eligible organizations that are intending to seek reimbursement of eligible costs in the future, must submit an initial Request for Public Assistance (RPA) to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Organizations must track costs for any purchases/work that is aligned with the eligible assistance for Emergency Protective Measures.
FEMA will host a 1-hour training session on April 8 at 10:30 a.m. to help participants understand how to properly contract during emergencies when using federal funds. Organizations may view this FEMA training opportunity document for information on how to attend.
Organizations with questions regarding FEMA’s Public Assistance Program or to receive additional information on how to apply, please email Lake County Government at LCEMA@lakecountyil.gov.
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