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.
Residents and local governments in American Samoa were granted access to federal aid through a declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency supplied significant assistance to those affected in American Samoa. Initial response resources were sent to American Samoa and its surrounding islands on February 21, 2005, distributed by the United States Coast Guard and the government of American Samoa.