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Congressman Van Drew Sends Letter to FEMA Administrator Gaynor in Opposition to Policy Changes

Contact: Scott Weldon (202)225-6572

Washington, DC, September 14, 2020

September 11, 2020

Peter T. Gaynor

Administrator

Federal Emergency Management Agency

500 C St. SW

Washington, DC 20024

Dear Administrator Gaynor,

I write to you to oppose the COVID-19 Pandemic: Work Eligible for Public Assistance  policy that puts restrictions on reimbursement for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic starting 9/15/2020.

There are numerous employees in public facilities and schools who will no longer be able to utilize FEMA’s Category B designation. The PPE and disinfectants which were previously reimbursable no longer qualify. We must rectify this as we head back to school and as colder weather forces more students, teachers, medical professionals (and many more) indoors.

This will have a cascading negative impact as we continue to fight COVID-19 with all the tools available to us. We respectfully request you change this policy.

Sincerely,

Congressman Jeff Van Drew