Sheltering

Must the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or state/local public health officials direct the use of non-congregate sheltering?

Is it okay if another state/local official (e.g., emergency management office) directs the use?

The non-congregate sheltering must be at the direction of and documented through an official order signed by a state, local, tribal, or territorial public health official or be done in accordance with the direction or guidance of health officials by the appropriate state or local entities, in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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Sheltering

Can you provide additional clarity on avoiding duplication of benefits between FEMA and HHS?

How long can an individual to stay in non-congregate sheltering? How long can a non-congregate sheltering mission last?

What wrap-around services are eligible? For example, are food or mental health counseling eligible?

Can you provide a template for non-congregate sheltering requests?

Does the non-congregate sheltering delegation apply to both emergency and major disaster declarations?

Must the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or state/local public health officials direct the use of non-congregate sheltering?

What forms of non-congregate sheltering will FEMA support?

Who is the target population for non-congregate sheltering?

What is the difference between medical sheltering, quarantine facilities, and non-congregate sheltering?

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