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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97044
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President has declared a major disaster in Vermont due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 29 to July 31, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided in the affected counties of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans, for both Individual and Public Assistance. Additionally, the entire state is eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Federal funds will cover 75% of the costs for disaster assistance, with specific disaster-related financial assistance programs available through FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said there was a big problem in Vermont because of bad storms, and now help is coming from the government to fix things like broken buildings and flooded areas. The government will pay for most of the repairs, but not all, and some people might be worried if the help is enough or spent wisely.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97022
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia due to damages from Tropical Storm Helene starting on September 25, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures in specified counties and cities, while all areas of Virginia can access the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Federal funds will cover 75% of eligible costs unless projects meet certain criteria for higher support. Timothy S. Pheil has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government said there's a big problem in Virginia because of a storm, so they will help people there by giving money and removing trash, but not all the money they give is for free—people have to pay some of it too.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99890
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is requesting public comments on the extension of a currently approved information collection related to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This plan is a guide detailing how states, territories, or tribal governments will manage the grant funds. The purpose is to ensure these governments have a FEMA-approved plan in place before receiving HMGP funds. The information was previously shared for public comment, and FEMA now invites further input on it before January 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to tell them what they think about how states, territories, or tribal groups plan to use grant money to keep places safe before bad things like floods happen. They’re asking for more thoughts to make sure the plan works well for everyone who can use it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8920
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is asking the public for comments on reinstating an information collection that has expired. This collection is connected to the State Administrative Plan for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), which is a guide on administering the HMGP funds. FEMA needs this plan to be approved by its regional administrator before states, territories, or tribal governments can receive funds. This notice aims to make sure the public knows FEMA will submit this information to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to send in their thoughts about a plan to make sure states and places can get money to help protect against disasters. They need to show a plan to their big boss before getting the money, and they want to make sure they're collecting the right info to get the thumbs up from the big data-checking people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97046
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a disaster declaration for Pennsylvania, initially issued on September 11, 2024. This update includes additional counties—Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Indiana, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming—for Public Assistance. Besides, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, already designated for Individual Assistance, are also eligible for Public Assistance. All Pennsylvania areas can receive support under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, using specified Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for fund allocation.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Pennsylvania after a big disaster, and they added more places that can get help to fix things. They also made sure that everyone in the state can get money to make their homes and towns safer.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97050
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Tennessee, issued by the President on October 2, 2024. This declaration, made under the Stafford Act, allows for federal assistance due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene, starting on September 26, 2024. Federal support includes Individual Assistance, Public Assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, primarily in eight affected counties. Federal funding will typically cover 75% of eligible costs, with some exceptions for higher cost-sharing.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Tennessee after a big storm by giving money and support to fix damage and stay safe, but they haven't said exactly how much money, how all the rules work, or what special projects get more help.