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DR-4591-AL: COVID-19 Pandemic
Major disaster declaration for Alabama, declared 03/28/2021 for a biological. Covers 1 designated area.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 03/28/2021
- Incident began
- 01/20/2020
- Incident ended
- 05/11/2023
- Areas
- 1
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts
People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Poarch Band of Creek Indians | 03/28/2021 | IHPAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4591-AL
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Biological
- Title
- COVID-19 Pandemic
- Closed out
- 08/28/2026
- Tribal request
- Yes
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-4591-ALSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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