LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Federal Emergency Administration Company (FEMA) has allotted greater than $248 million to the Michigan Division of Well being And Human Companies (MDHHS) for prices associated to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“FEMA is committed to post-pandemic recovery in Michigan and across the nation,” mentioned performing FEMA Area 5 Regional Administrator Michael S. Chesney. “This grant funding supports the important work done by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to protect the health and safety of residents across the state.”
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The $248,096,445 of funding is meant to reimburse the MDHHS for emergency protecting measures taken beneath the federal catastrophe declaration of March 27, 2020.
This contains prices comparable to buying and administering COVID-19 assessments and vaccinations.
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“The support of our federal partners was vital to helping Michigan protect our most vulnerable residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,” mentioned Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director. “We were able to provide critical services to Michigan families, including COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and medical care through this FEMA funding.”
