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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice declaring a major disaster in Georgia due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The declaration, made on September 30, 2024, allows for federal assistance for individual aid, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation throughout the state. Affected counties include Appling, Brooks, Coffee, and several others, and FEMA will cover 75% of eligible costs for most assistance types. Kevin A. Wallace, Sr. has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made changes to a major disaster declaration for Montana, originally declared on March 31, 2020. This amendment, which became effective on January 20, 2021, involves the appointment of Nancy J. Dragani as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Lee K. dePalo. This notice lists the categories of federal assistance available for reporting and fund claims related to the disaster.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene. This amendment, issued on October 4, 2024, changes the cost-sharing for federal assistance, allowing 100% coverage for debris removal and emergency protective measures for a selected 90-day period within the first 120 days after the disaster. This assistance is authorized under the Stafford Act, with specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers to be used for financial reporting.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared an emergency in Tennessee due to an explosion on December 25, 2020. This declaration, made on January 5, 2021, allows FEMA to provide federal assistance to Tennessee, specifically for emergency protective measures in Davidson County. The assistance is part of the Public Assistance program, and it covers 75% of the eligible costs. Funds will be drawn from various federal assistance programs to support the relief efforts.

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.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that President has declared a major disaster in Connecticut due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred in mid-August 2024. This declaration authorizes federal assistance, including Individual Assistance in affected counties like Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven, and Hazard Mitigation throughout the state. Federal funds will cover up to 75% of eligible costs, and various programs like Disaster Unemployment Assistance and Disaster Housing Assistance will be available to those impacted. Robert V. Fogel has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The President declared an emergency for Alabama due to Hurricane Helene, starting on September 22, 2024, and continuing. This declaration authorizes federal support to assist with emergency protective measures in various counties, including funds for evacuation, shelter support, and direct federal assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will oversee these efforts, with specific counties designated for particular types of aid. The assistance will be provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, covering a part of the total eligible costs.