FEMA Funding For Maryland Recovery

Prince George’s County Congressional Delegation Announces $1.2 Million in Emergency Funding for COVID-19 Response

Amidst growing questions regarding the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination in Maryland, county congressional representatives announce additional emergency funding.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Anthony G. Brown announced $1.2 million in federal funding to strengthen Prince George’s County’s vaccination plan it was announced Mar. 4.

“As Prince George’s County ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination levels, this new emergency federal funding will help ensure vaccine distribution is more efficient, easier to navigate, and reaches as many county residents as possible with the new COVID-19 Vaccine Management Software,” said the lawmakers. “We remain committed to providing our state and local governments with the tools and funding they need as we work together in our COVID-19 recovery efforts.”

Funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is authorized under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. As an Emergency Protective Measure, funding will be used to create a COVID-19 Vaccine Management Software. The lawmakers previously announced more than $219.5 million to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts across the state.