President Donald J. Trump Approves California Disaster Declaration

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2020 President Donald J. Trump Approves California Disaster Declaration   Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020, and continuing. The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available to State, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures in the counties of Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo. Finally, Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Pete Gaynor, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Willie G. Nunn as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT THE FEMA NEWS DESK AT (202) 646-3272 OR FEMA-NEWS-DESK@FEMA.DHS.GOV.

President Donald J. Trump Approves Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2020 President Donald J. Trump Approves Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration                                                                                    Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered Federal assistance to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Laura beginning on August 21, 2020, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, and to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in all 78 municipalities in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency.  Emergency protective measures, limited to direct Federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding. Pete Gaynor, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Alexis Amparo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected areas. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT THE FEMA NEWS DESK AT (202) 646-3272 OR FEMA-NEWS-DESK@FEMA.DHS.GOV.

White House Photo's of the week for August 16 - 22, 2020

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2020

Photos of the Week Sunday, August 16, 2020 President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, returning from the First Family’s stay in Bedminster, N.J. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   Monday, August 17, 2020 President Donald J. Trump speaks to reporters outside the South Portico entrance of the White House Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, before boarding Marine One to begin his trip to Minneapolis. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)   President Donald J. Trump salutes United States Air Force personnel as he prepares to board Air Force One at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in Minnesota Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, en route to Mankato Regional Airport. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    Tuesday, August 18, 2020 President Donald J. Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, delivers remarks during the signing of a Proclamation on the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)     First Lady Melania Trump talks with Colleen Shogan, Deputy Director for National and International Outreach at the Library of Congress, Heather Higgins, President of Independent Women’s Voice, and Anna Laymon, Executive Director of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, during the signing of a Proclamation on the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)    President Donald J. Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, signs a Proclamation on the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)   President Donald J. Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, displays his signature after signing a Proclamation on the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with participants after the signing of a Proclamation on the 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   President Donald J. Trump disembarks Air Force One Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   President Donald J. Trump participates in an Iowa disaster recovery briefing Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    President Donald J. Trump participates in an Iowa disaster recovery briefing Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    President Donald J. Trump waves as he disembarks Air Force One Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at Yuma International Airport in Yuma, Ariz. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    President Donald J. Trump arrives at Yuma International Airport in Yuma, Ariz. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, and is greeted by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Sen. Martha McSally.(Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   President Donald J. Trump receives an update on border wall construction operations from Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan, and Maj. Gen. Scott Spellmon, United States Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Joe Foss Hangar in Yuma, Ariz. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    President Donald J. Trump listens as Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Mark Morgan delivers remarks during an update on border wall construction operations Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Joe Foss Hangar in Yuma, Ariz. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    President Donald J. Trump participates in an update on border wall construction operations Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Joe Foss Hangar in Yuma, Ariz. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   President Donald J. Trump signs a plaque upon his arrival to the Joe Foss Hangar Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020,  in Yuma, Ariz. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   President Donald J. Trump presents Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the United States Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite with a signed retirement plaque following an update on border wall construction operations Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Joe Foss Hangar in Yuma, Ariz. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   President Donald J. Trump poses with United States Customs and Border Patrol Officers upon his arrival to the Joe Foss Hangar Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020,  in Yuma, Ariz. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force participate in a video teleconference with Governors to discuss their partnership on the COVID-19 response and recovery Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the White House Situation Room. (Official White House Photo by Delano Scott)   Wednesday, August 19, 2020 President Donald J. Trump answers a reporter’s question during a press conference Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)   Vice President Mike Pence waves as he prepares to board Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, en route to Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, Wisc. (Official White House Photo by Delano Scott)    Thursday, August 20, 2020 President Donald J. Trump greets Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at the West Wing Lobby Entrance of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)    President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)    President Donald J. Trump , joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)   President Donald J. Trump listens to questions from members of the press during a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and Cabinet Members, participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by (D. Myles Cullen)   President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and Cabinet Members, participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)   President Donald J. Trump waves as he prepares to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, en route to Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)    President Donald J. Trump is greeted by state and local officials after disembarking Air Force One Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)    President Donald J. Trump walks across the tarmac after disembarking Air Force One Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pa.  (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)   President Donald J. Trump arrives at Arcaro and Genell restaurant Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Old Forge, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)      President Donald J. Trump talks to staff members at Arcaro and Genell restaurant Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Old Forge, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)     President Donald J. Trump holds an opened box of pizza during a visit to Arcaro and Genell restaurant Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Old Forge, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)     President Donald J. Trump disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, en route to the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)   Vice President Mike Pence listens as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx speaks during a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in the White House Situation Room. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)   Vice President Mike Pence meets with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in his West Wing Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)   Friday, August 21, 2020 President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City, Va. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)   President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the 2020 Council for National Policy Meeting Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City, Va. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)   ###

First Lady Melania Trump Unveils the Restoration of the White House Rose Garden

Office of the First Lady FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2020

First Lady Melania Trump Unveils the Restoration of the White House Rose Garden The progress of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The progress of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Daysa Corrington)   Masonry workers lay limestone pathways during First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration of the Rose Garden Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The progress of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   A Masonry worker applies finishing touches to a limestone pathway during First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration of the Rose Garden Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The progress of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The progress of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Carlos Fyfe)   White House Grounds Superintendent Dale Haney prunes rose bushes during First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration of the Rose Garden Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)   The completion of First Lady Melania Trump’s historic restoration to the Rose Garden as seen Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at the White House. This project marks the first time in 60 years that the Rose Garden has been renewed. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)