Elevated Levels of Lead and Copper in the Water Supply

Key facts

Declared

18 Nov 2023

Incident period

25 Oct 2023 to 23 Jan 2024

Declaration type

Emergency declaration. The President declared an emergency under the Stafford Act, which authorises more limited federal help, usually to protect lives and property. How FEMA declares disasters

Incident types designated

Other

Where

U.S. Virgin Islands — 1 designated area

FEMA region

Region 2

Programmes declared

• Public Assistance

“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.

Designated areas

Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.