MORE THAN $2 MILLION AWARDED TO GRIFFIN HOSPITAL IN DERBY,
CONNECTICUT
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230516/more-2-million-awarded-griffin-hospital-derby-connecticut]


Release Date: 
juin 1, 2021 

REGION 1 – Griffin Hospital received $2,078,108 from FEMA’s Public
Assistance (PA) Program for the care and treatment of COVID-19
patients during the early months of the pandemic.

This funding provides reimbursement to Griffin Hospital in Derby for
the setup of a COVID testing tent outside the hospital. Griffin
Hospital was also able to repurpose an existing 23-bed unit for COVID
patients by adding electrical connections and setting up a nurse
calling system. The reimbursements to the hospital are for expenses
incurred between Jan. 21 through Aug. 31, 2020.

FEMA is providing a 100% federal cost share of eligible expenses for
this PA project. It covers reimbursements for the costs of a testing
tent, expanding capacity by repurposing a 23-bed unit, personal
protective equipment, and disinfecting supplies.

“The actions taken by this hospital were vital in the fight against
COVID-19,” said Acting Region 1 Administrator and Federal
Coordinating Officer Paul Ford, who oversees FEMA’s operations in
New England. “FEMA and the state are thankful Griffin Hospital took
these actions to save many lives in the Derby area.”

As of May 27, FEMA obligated $498.2 million related to the COVID-19
pandemic in Connecticut.

Additional information about FEMA’s PA Program can be located at:
https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit.

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