The Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, U.S. Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money. This is a SCAM.ĭon’t trust anyone who offers financial help and then asks for money or personal information. These scammers say they can get people financial help during the COVID-19 pandemic, and then ask for money or personal information, like your Social Security, bank account or credit card number. Is it legitimate?įact: There have been reports that scammers are pretending to be the government, contacting people by robocall, text message, email and other outreach. Rumor: I got a call, text or email saying I could get financial help. Last updated Febru| Source: FEMA, Department of Justice (DOJ) As part of the current agreement with distributors for Project Airbridge, 50% of the supplies on each international flight are directed by the distributors to customers in areas with the most critical needs for those supplies based on HHS and CDC data. If a company decides to cancel on a state contract in favor of a federal one, we work with the company and the state to resolve the matter in a way that best serves the people.As FEMA processes orders through the supply chain we maintain close coordination with states to identify potential bidding conflicts. If a bidding conflict occurs, we work closely with the state or tribe to resolve it in a way that best serves their needs. Due the use of priority ratings in the Defense Production Act to reallocate critical resources, federal government requirements are put ahead of other orders so we can best assist areas most in need of supplies. The perception that FEMA is “out-bidding” states and others for supplies is incorrect.Under Defense Production Act authorities, FEMA may then compel a price gouger to sell PPE in its control to FEMA at prevailing market prices, not gouging prices. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has assembled a COVID-19 Hoarding and Price Gouging task force to identify cases of price gouging and may alert FEMA to some shipments and stockpiles of PPE.The situations below may also lead to incorrect assumptions of FEMA seizing or taking supplies: If a governor believes that this has happened to their supplies, it should be reported to the FEMA Region. If a hospital believes this has happened to them, it should be reported to the governor. FEMA is not seizing or taking personal protective equipment (PPE) from state or local governments, hospitals or anyone lawfully engaged in acquiring or distributing PPE. Scientific evidence shows that consistent and universal use of masks on public transportation systems and in transportation hubs will help protect Americans from COVID-19 and help to reduce the spread of COVID-19.įact: In 2020, there were misconceptions that FEMA was seizing medical supplies. Be sure and check before you travel. CDC recommends that people limit travel during the pandemic, and if people do travel, they should wear a mask when doing so. Major airlines and municipal transportation companies may have different requirements. Transportation Security Administration.The following federal agencies and transportation carriers have released guidance: Failure to comply with the mask requirement can result in civil penalties. Passengers without a mask may be denied entry, boarding, or continued transport. Rumor: Are federal "mask police" being used on public transportation to enforce mask regulations?įact: Federal agencies and some public and private sector transportation companies are implementing the requirement that people wear masks while traveling or in common areas prior to boarding. Community vaccination centers are led by states and may be supported by the federal government, including FEMA.įEMA and its federal partners have provided critical support in the form of personnel, supplies and/or funding to help establish or expand hundreds of state led community vaccination centers and mobile vaccination centers across the nation. Last updated Febru| Source: FEMA Rumor: FEMA Determines Who Can Get A COVID-19 Vaccine.įact: Each state determines its own vaccination priority groups and procedures. If you’re excited to share the news that you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine, share a picture of your vaccine sticker instead. When you post it to a social media platform, you may be handing valuable information over to someone who could use it for identity theft.
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Your vaccination card has information on it including your full name, date of birth, where and when you got your vaccine.
Rumor: It's okay to share my COVID-19 vaccination card on my social media accounts.įact: It’s not safe to share your vaccination card on social media because you could be inviting identity theft.
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