The declaration allowed residents and local governments in the American Samoa to receive federal aid. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided much aid to the residents of the American Samoa. The Initial Response Resources were sent to the American Samoa and its surrounding islands and was distributed by the United States Coast Guard and the government of the American Samoa on February 21, 2005.
The proclamation allowed residents and local governments in American Samoa to receive federal support. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided substantial aid to those affected in American Samoa. Initial response resources were sent to American Samoa and its neighboring islands on February 21, 2005, managed by the United States Coast Guard and the government of American Samoa.