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  • 2021-03294 — Oregon; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10123
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to amend a major disaster declaration for Oregon, initially declared on March 28, 2020. This amendment became effective on January 20, 2021. Vincent J. Maykovich has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Michael F. O'Hare. The notice also provides details on various federal assistance programs available for addressing the disaster's impact.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Oregon after a big disaster, and a new person named Vincent is now in charge to make sure the help goes smoothly. They promise money to fix things, but it's not clear exactly how it will be used.

  • 2024-28594 — Missouri; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97034
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the notice for a major disaster declaration in Missouri, originally announced on July 23, 2024. This change, effective October 10, 2024, involves appointing Andrew P. Meyer as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing David R. Gervino. FEMA has outlined various assistance programs available, identified by Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers, to support community disaster recovery efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the person in charge of helping Missouri after a big disaster, putting Andrew P. Meyer in charge instead of David R. Gervino, and they have different programs to help people, but the details are a bit confusing.

  • 2025-02916 — Notice of the Establishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10082
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Homeland Security has announced the establishment of the FEMA Review Council. This council will advise the President on FEMA's ability to manage disasters effectively and suggest improvements to better serve the national interest. Concerns have arisen over FEMA's efficacy and potential political bias, prompting a need for a thorough review. The council will have up to 20 members appointed by the President, including the Secretaries of Homeland Security and Defense, and will feature experts from both the public and private sectors in disaster management.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is setting up a team to check if FEMA, the group that helps people during disasters, is doing a good job and spending its money wisely. This team will make suggestions to the President to make sure FEMA is fair and helpful to everyone.