DR-4496-MA
COVID-19 Pandemic
- Major disaster declaration
- Biological
- Individual Assistance declared
- Public Assistance declared
- Hazard Mitigation declared
Official FEMA records · Historical data · Last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC
Data last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC. FEMA may have newer records.
Key facts
- Declared
- 27 Mar 2020
- Incident period
- 20 Jan 2020 to 11 May 2023
- Declaration type
- Major disaster declaration. The President declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act, which can authorise a broad range of federal recovery programmes. How FEMA declares disasters
- Incident types designated
- Biological
- Where
- Massachusetts — 17 designated areas (14 counties)
- FEMA region
- Region 1
Programmes declared
“Declared” means FEMA authorised this programme for the listed areas. It does not mean any individual or household is eligible. Eligibility is decided by FEMA — apply or check at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Apply or check status at DisasterAssistance.gov FEMA's record lists a last filing date of 30 Sep 2025 for Individual Assistance. Confirm with FEMA.
Designated areas
Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.
| Area | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Barnstable (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Berkshire (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Bristol (County)(in (P)MSA 1120,1200,2480,5400,6060) | IA, PA, HM |
| Dukes (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Essex (County)(in PMSA 1120,4160,7090) | IA, PA, HM |
| Franklin (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Hampden (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Hampshire (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Middlesex (County)(in (P)MSA 1120,2600,4560) | IA, PA, HM |
| Nantucket (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Norfolk (County)(in PMSA 1120,1200,6060) | IA, PA, HM |
| Plymouth (County)(in (P)MSA 1120,1200,5400) | IA, PA, HM |
| Suffolk (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Worcester (County) (in (P)MSA 1120,2600,9240) | IA, PA, HM |
| Hassanamisco Indian Reservation | HM |
| Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe | HM |
| Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) | HM |
Related declarations
Same FEMA disaster number, or the same state with an incident starting within 30 days.