American Samoa State & Local Planning & Response Activities

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Federal Help for American Samoa Planning

American Samoa received $114,066 in phase one funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to use for pandemic planning activities. American Samoa received additional funds of $137,853 from the revised phase two of Health and Human Services’ local and state allocations. A supplemental $136,828 was awarded to help strengthen the American Samoa's capacity to respond to a pandemic influenza outbreak. These grants are based on a formula adjusted for population.
State and Local Funding Distribution Chart >>
Phase I Allocation Press Release >>
Phase II Allocation Press Release >>
2007 Allocation, August >>

State Activities

On April 24, 2006, Guam Governor Felix Camacho hosted a summit on pandemic response and emergency planning for all the Pacific jurisdictions. The Governor of American Samoa participated in the summit hosted by Guam.

State Contacts

Contact Information for the Departments of Agriculture, Wildlife and Public Health
Find information on how to contact these departments in American Samoa, by mail and by phone. When available, fax numbers and Web addresses are also provided.