2020 Hurricane Season FAQ: Federal Disaster Assistance for Hurricanes During the COVID-19 Pandemic [June 1, 2020]

From the Summary: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the peak months are mid-August through late October The central Pacific hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, with the peak months being July through October The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30, with July through September being the peak Although in the central and eastern Pacific, near- or below-normal season are most likely, in the Atlantic, an 'above-normal' hurricane season is predicted for 2020 Regardless of the forecast, one hurricane or tropical storm can cause a disaster [ ] This report provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding: [1] emergency and major disaster declarations under the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act [ ]), including legal authorities and information related to the declaration request process;[2] types of assistance that may be available to state, territorial, and tribal governments, private nonprofit organizations, private entities, and individuals and households pursuant to a Stafford Act emergency or major disaster declaration;[3] considerations related to concurrently responding to a hurricane during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic;[4] the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), the source of funding for the Stafford Act emergency and major disaster declarations;[5] other federal assistance that may be available through the Small Business Administration (SBA);and [6] additional references COVID-19 (Disease);Hurricanes--Forecasting;Emergency management