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

This memorandum extends federal support for National Guard COVID-19 response by directing FEMA to fund an additional 25% cost share for Connecticut's National Guard activities, bringing total federal coverage to 100% through September 30, 2020. The extension covers emergency assistance for pandemic response and economic recovery efforts.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 49227

Impact dates

Sep 30, 2020
Additional 25% federal cost share termination for Connecticut National Guard orders

Key directives

FEMA to fund additional 25% of emergency assistance activities for Connecticut National Guard
Combined with prior 75% cost share to achieve 100% federal coverage
Additional cost share available for orders through September 30, 2020
Orders must comply with CDC health protection protocols or DOD-FEMA agreed measures

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

FEMA directed to provide additional 25% federal cost share for Connecticut National Guard operations

Near term (90d)

100% federal cost share available through September 30, 2020
National Guard support for COVID-19 hotspots and economic recovery transitions

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Limited to single state (Connecticut) rather than national policy
Subject to availability of appropriations creates funding uncertainty
Temporary extension with hard deadline may create cliff for state planning