The White House press office announced on Monday, Jan. 11, that in response to the 59th presidential inauguration, which will take place from Jan. 11 to Jan. 24, President Donald Trump (Trump) approved a state of emergency in Washington, ordering federal assistance to supplement the region’s response efforts.
The following is Trump’s statement approving a state of emergency in the District of Columbia (D.C.).
Today, President Trump declared a state of emergency in the District of Columbia in response to events that may occur during the 59th Presidential Inauguration ceremony, and federal assistance will be provided to ensure the smooth implementation of the emergency response. The effective date of the state of emergency is from January 11 (today) to January 24.
The President has authorized the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate all emergency or disaster situations that may arise in order to alleviate the hardship and suffering experienced by local residents. Under Title V of the Stafford Act, the federal government provides appropriate assistance for emergency measures needed to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and mitigate or avert potential threats to the District of Columbia.
Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide the equipment and resources necessary to prevent the effects of an emergency. Emergency protection measures provided directly by the federal government are 100 percent federally funded.
FEMA Director Pete Gaynor appointed Fargione (Thomas Fargione) as the federal coordinating official for possible emergencies and for disaster recovery.
On the same day, Chad F. Wolf, acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration, abruptly announced his resignation. After Wolf’s resignation, FEMA Administrator Gaynor will serve as the interim head of the Department of Homeland Security.
President Trump has declared a state of emergency in five states since October last year, including Louisiana on October 27, Mississippi on October 28, Florida on November 11, Tennessee on January 5, and Washington, D.C., on January 11.
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