Extension of the Use of the National Guard To Respond to COVID-19 and To Facilitate Economic Recovery

This memorandum extends federal funding support for Arizona's National Guard COVID-19 response by directing FEMA to cover an additional 25% of costs, bringing total federal cost share to 100% for emergency assistance activities. The additional funding applies to National Guard orders through September 30, 2020, including duty for health protection protocols.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 49223

Impact dates

Sep 30, 2020
Termination date for additional 25% federal cost share for Arizona National Guard orders

Key directives

FEMA to fund additional 25% of emergency assistance activities for Arizona National Guard COVID-19 response
Combined with prior 75% cost share, provides 100% federal cost share for Arizona
Additional cost share applies to orders through September 30, 2020
Orders include duty for CDC health protection protocols or other DoD-FEMA agreed measures

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

FEMA directed to fund additional 25% cost share for Arizona National Guard COVID-19 activities

Near term (90d)

Additional funding available for orders through September 30, 2020

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Limited to single state (Arizona) rather than national policy
Temporary funding cliff after September 30, 2020
Subject to availability of appropriations creates uncertainty
Narrow scope may reflect political considerations rather than public health needs alone