Ariz. Gov. Ducey Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Additional Support in COVID-19 Response
In a letter to
Upon approval, the disaster declaration will provide access to expanded mental health care, supplement the efforts of tribal health care workers, provide grants to reduce the risk of loss of life or property during future emergencies, make available legal assistance to low-income Arizonans, expand food assistance and other services to low-income households impacted by COVID-19 and more.
"Arizonans have shown great resilience while coming together to support one another during this health emergency," said
If approved, the declaration will provide assistance to the following programs in
* Crisis Counseling Program;
* Disaster Case Management;
* Disaster Unemployment Assistance;
* Legal Services;
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* Hazard Mitigation Grant Program;
* And any other appropriate Stafford Act disaster assistance programs.
On
Additionally, the Governor launched the Arizona Together initiative to support Arizonans during the COVID-19 outbreak, connecting individuals and businesses to resources, raising money for community organizations and providing information on volunteer opportunities. A website, ArizonaTogether.org, serves as the centralized location for Arizonans to find help or provide support.
View the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration request here (https://azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/mdd_and_fema_request_04.01.2020_0.pdf ).
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