LOS ANGELES - Basic emergency supplies that schools and public housing rely on for COVID-19 prevention will no longer be covered by FEMA under an updated policy, according to the agency.The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it is changing its policy on the personal protective equipment, or PPE, that it will pay for.“The ‘COVID-19 Pandemic: Work Eligible for Public Assistance’ interim policy defines the framework, policy details, and requirements for determining the eligibility of work and costs under the PA Program to ensure consistent and appropriate implementation across all COVID-19 emergency and major disaster declarations,” the updated policy read.RELATED: $300 weekly jobless benefits approved for Florida: When to expect the.