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  • 2024-28618 — Florida; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97040
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Florida due to damages caused by Hurricane Helene starting September 23, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and Hazard Mitigation across specified counties in Florida. The assistance is subject to a cost-sharing policy, where federal support generally covers 75% of eligible costs. FEMA also assigned John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said there's big trouble in Florida because of a storm named Hurricane Helene, and they're sending help like cleaning up and fixing things, but how much money they're using and who gets helped first is not very clear.

  • 2020-29288 — Florida; Emergency and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 557
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    President Donald Trump issued an emergency declaration for areas in Florida affected by Hurricane Eta starting November 7, 2020. This declaration enables the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance for emergency protective measures like evacuation and shelter support, with federal funds covering up to 75% of the eligible costs. Jeffrey L. Coleman was appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency. The counties impacted include Alachua, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Sumter.

    Simple Explanation

    In November 2020, the President said the government would help Florida because a big storm named Hurricane Eta caused problems. This meant that special helpers could go there to assist people, and different areas could get money to fix things like to make sure everyone is safe.

  • 2024-28660 — South Carolina; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97055
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that President has declared a major disaster in South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, which began on September 25, 2024. This declaration allows FEMA to provide federal assistance to affected individuals in various counties for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation. The assistance is provided under the Stafford Act, and funding for certain programs will cover up to 75% of eligible costs. Brett H. Howard of FEMA is appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for managing this relief effort.

    Simple Explanation

    When a big storm called Hurricane Helene hit South Carolina, the President said, "Let's help!" Now, a team led by a person named Brett H. Howard is giving some money and help to clean up the mess and fix things.

  • 2021-02569 — Maximizing Assistance From the Federal Emergency Management Agency To Respond to COVID-19
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:86 FR 8281
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The memorandum, issued by the President, seeks to maximize the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance in responding to COVID-19. It orders FEMA to cover 100% of costs for eligible COVID-19 emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance Category B from January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021. This includes certain measures authorized by a previous memorandum, as well as other measures carried out from January 20, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The document also confirms that it doesn't change any existing legal authority or create new legal rights for enforcement.

    Simple Explanation

    The President wants FEMA to pay for all the costs to help fight COVID-19 from early 2021 until September. This means they won't be asking cities and states to chip in, but it doesn't explain exactly what types of work this covers, how they'll make sure the money is used well, or how it might affect other emergencies.