Some officials in the D.C. suburbs are quick to note that there is no deadline to apply for FEMA reimbursement for coronavirus expenses. Securing FEMA funding before the end of the year can help stretch money allocated through the federal Cares Act, these experts say, noting that as of now, those dollars expire on Dec. 30. In contrast, Maryland has applied for $73 million and received $43 million back, while Virginia has applied for $88 million and gotten $4 million. ADAD“From a FEMA obligation perspective, we’re behind the curve,” said Robbie Coates, grant director for the state emergency agency, referring to Virginia localities. It doesn’t help that the goal posts keep moving,” said Earl Stoddard, Montgomery’s head of emergency management.

Source: Washington Post October 22, 2020 11:01 UTC