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Date
Hurricane Ida 2021
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Ida in the States of Louisiana and Mississippi
August 30, 2021
Wildfires in Oregon
As a result of the consequences of wildfires in the State of Oregon
September 16, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus
As a result of confirmed cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
January 31, 2020 (renewed  April 21, 2020; July 23, 2020, October 2, 2020, January 7, 2021, April 15, 2021; July 19, 2021)
Earthquakes in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
As a result of the consequences of earthquakes on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
January 8, 2020
Hurricane Dorian in Florida
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Dorian in the State of Florida
August 30, 2019
Tropical Storm Dorian
As a result of the consequences of Tropical Storm Dorian in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
August 28, 2019
Wildfires in California
As a result of the consequences of the wildfires beginning November 8, 2018 in the State of California
November 13, 2018 (renewed January 30, 2019)
Typhoon Yutu in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
As a result of the consequences of Typhoon Yutu in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
October 25, 2018
Hurricane Florence in the Commonwealth of Virginia
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Florence in the Commonwealth of Virginia
September 12, 2018
Hurricane Maria in the US Virgin Islands
Renewal of Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists​ in the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands as a Result of Hurricane Maria​
June 12, 2018
Wildfires in California
As a result of the consequences of the wildfires beginning December 4, 2017 in the State of California
December 11, 2017 (existed since December 4, 2017)
Opioid Crisis
As a result of the consequences of the opioid crisis affecting our Nation beginning October 26, 2017
October 26, 2017 (renewed January 24, 2018;
 April 24, 2018; July 23, 2018; October 21, 2018; January 19, 2019; April 19, 2019; July 18, 2019; October 16, 2019; January 14, 2020; April 13, 2020; July 12, 2020; October 7, 2020; and January 7, 2021)
Wildfires in California
As a result of the consequences of the wildfires on the State of California
October 15, 2017 (existed since October 8, 2017)
Hurricane Nate in Alabama
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Nate on the State of Alabama
October 8, 2017 (exists since October 6, 2017)
Hurricane Nate in Florida
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Nate on the State of Florida
October 8, 2017 (existed since October 7, 2017)
Hurricane Nate in Mississippi
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Nate on the State of Mississippi
October 8, 2017 (existed since October 6, 2017)
Hurricane Nate in Louisiana
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Nate on the State of Louisiana
October 8, 2017 (existed since October 5, 2017)
Hurricane Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Maria on the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
September 19, 2017 (existed since September 16, 2017 in the U.S. Virgin Islands and September 17, 2017 in Puerto Rico; renewed December 11, 2017 for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico; renewed March 15, 2018 for U.S. Virgin Islands; and March 16, 2018 for Puerto Rico)
Hurricane Irma in South Carolina
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Irma on the State of South Carolina
September 8, 2017 (existed since September 6, 2017)
Hurricane Irma on Georgia
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Irma on the State of Georgia
September 8, 2017 (existed since September 7, 2017)
Hurricane Irma in Florida
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Irma on the State of Florida
September 7, 2017 (existed September 4, 2017)
Hurricane Irma in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
As a result of the consequences of Hurricane Irma on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands
September 6, 2017 (existed since September 5, 2017)
Tropical Storm Harvey in Louisiana
As a result of the consequences of Tropical Storm Harvey on the State of Louisiana.
August 28, 2017 (existed since August 27, 2017)
Hurricane Harvey in Texas
As a result of the consequence of Hurricane Harvey on the State of Texas
August 26, 2017 (existed since August 25, 2017)
Zika Virus Outbreak
Determination that a Public Health Emergency Exists in Puerto Rico as a Consequence of the Zika Virus Outbreak
August 12, 2016 (Renewed November 4, 2016; January 31, 2017; and April 28, 2017)
Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey
As a consequence of Hurricane Sandy in the State of New Jersey
November 1, 2012
Hurricane Sandy in New York
As a consequence of Hurricane Sandy in the State of New York
October 31, 2012 (renewed January 25, 2013 and January 25, 2013)
Missouri Tornadoes
Consequences of the severe storms and tornadoes that affected the State of Missouri
May 23, 2011 (renewed on August 19, 2011, November 18, 2012, and February 15, 2012)
Red River Flooding
Consequence of flooding in the State of North Dakota
April 8, 2011 (existed since April 5, 2011)
Hurricane Lee
Public Health Emergency Declared as a consequence of remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in the State of New York.
September 24, 2011
North Dakota Flooding
Flooding in North Dakota
March 18th, 2010 – (retroactive to February 26, 2010)
2009 (H1N1) influenza
Confirmed cases of swine influenza A in California, Texas, Kansas, and New York
April 26, 2009 (nationwide), renewed July 24, 2009, because the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak remained a worldwide public health threat.  The declaration expired on June 23, 2010. There were renewals on March 22, 2010, December 28, 2009, July 24, 2009, and April 26, 2009)
North Dakota & Minnesota Severe flooding
Severe storms and flooding in North Dakota Severe storms and flooding in Minnesota

March 25, 2009 (for North Dakota, retroactive to March 13, 2009)

March 27, 2009 (for Minnesota, retroactive to March 16, 2009)

56th Presidential Inauguration
The 56th Presidential Inauguration and the emergency actions being undertaken by the District of Columbia in support of that event
January 16, 2009 (effective from January 17-21, 2009)
Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike and its impact on Texas

September 11, 2008 (for Texas, retroactive to September 7, 2008)

September 13, 2008 (for Louisiana, retroactive to September 7, 2008)

Hurricane Gustav
Hurricane Gustav and its impact on Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama

August 31, 2008 (for Louisiana and Texas, retroactive to August 27, 2008)

August 31, 2008 (for Mississippi, retroactive to August 28, 2008)

August 31, 2008 (for Alabama, retroactive to August 29, 2008)

Iowa & Indiana Severe flooding
Severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Iowa Severe storms, tand flooding in Indiana

June 14, 2008 (for Iowa, retroactive to May 25, 2008)

June 14, 2008 (for Indiana, retroactive to June 6, 2008)

Hurricane Dean in Texas
Hurricane Dean in Texas
August 19, 2007 (retroactive to August 18, 2007), terminated on August 23, 2007 because Hurricane Dean did not striking Texas and the risk of the storm having a substantial impact on the state was reduced
Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita and its impact on Louisiana and Texas
September 23, 2005 (retroactive to September 20, 2005)
Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina and its impact on Florida,
Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Hurricane Katrina and the evacuation of residents of certain affected areas to Texas

Hurricane Katrina and the evacuation of residents of certain affected areas to Texas

Hurricane Katrina and the evacuation of residents of certain affected areas  to Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Utah September 7, 2005 (for Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Utah

August 31, 2005 (for Florida, retroactive to August 24, 2005)

August 31, 2005 (for Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, retroactive to August 29, 2005)

September 4, 2005 (for Texas, retroactive to September 2, 2005)

September 7, 2005 (for Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Utah, retroactive to August 29, 2005)

All Katrina declarations were renewed through
January 31, 2006.

September 11, 2001
Specific information pertaining
to the PHE declaration for September 11, 2001 was unavailable