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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10111
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The notice updates a previous major disaster declaration in New Hampshire from April 3, 2020. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces a change in the Federal Coordinating Officer, appointing Paul F. Ford to replace W. Russell Webster. This notice lists federal assistance programs available to address the disaster's impact. This update was officially made on January 14, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed the person in charge of helping people after a big disaster in New Hampshire, from W. Russell Webster to Paul F. Ford, but they didn't say why they made the change.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10114
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice modifying a previous major disaster declaration concerning the State of Rhode Island. Initially declared on March 30, 2020, the amendment took effect on January 14, 2021. Paul F. Ford has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also includes a list of various federal assistance programs available under the declaration.

    Simple Explanation

    Rhode Island had some big troubles, and the helpers from a group called FEMA first said they would help back in 2020. They made some changes in 2021, like giving a new person, Paul, the job of being in charge of the help, instead of another person named Russell, but they didn't say why they switched or how much money they would spend to help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10128
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Louisiana, originally declared on August 28, 2020. The amendment specifically adds Richland Parish to the list of areas affected by the disaster, making it eligible for certain federal assistance programs like debris removal and permanent work support. This includes a range of assistance categories like public assistance and help for individuals and households impacted by the disaster. The amendment was officially issued on January 13, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided to help more people in a place called Richland Parish in Louisiana because of a big disaster. They can now get help to clean up and fix things after the disaster happened.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10115
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to amend a previous major disaster declaration for North Carolina, dated October 14, 2020. This amendment, issued on January 13, 2021, adds Lenoir County to the list of areas eligible for Public Assistance due to the disaster. Various Federal assistance programs, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling, have been made available to support the affected areas. Robert J. Fenton is noted as the Senior Official performing the duties of the FEMA Administrator for this notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has updated a notice to help the people in North Carolina after a big disaster happened. They are now adding Lenoir County to the areas that can get extra help, like loans and counseling, to fix things and feel better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10118
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a major disaster declaration for Colorado, initially declared in March 2020. This amendment took effect on January 20, 2021, and involves a change in the Federal Coordinating Officer, with Nancy J. Dragani being appointed in place of Lee K. dePalo. This notice also lists various federal assistance programs available for disaster recovery efforts, including loans, crisis counseling, legal services, and housing assistance. Robert J. Fenton, acting on behalf of FEMA, provided this notification.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated a big helper plan for people in Colorado, and they chose a new helper boss named Nancy to lead it. This plan helps people with things like getting loans and finding places to live after bad things happen, but it doesn't say why Nancy is the new boss or exactly how they'll use the money.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 557
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an amendment to the disaster declaration for Illinois, originally dated September 19, 2019. This amendment, effective December 28, 2020, assigns Brian Schiller as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Steven W. Johnson. The notice also lists various federal assistance programs available for disaster aid, including loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA decided to change the person in charge of helping Illinois after a big disaster. Now, a new person named Brian will help make sure people get things like loans and places to live.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97060
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a notice amending the emergency declaration for Alabama originally declared on September 26, 2024. This amendment officially closes the incident period as of September 29, 2024. It includes a list of federal assistance programs for reporting and fund withdrawal, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. The responsible contact for further information is Dean Webster from FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said that a storm emergency in Alabama is over now, and they're offering special help programs to fix things, like giving out money and offering counseling. Dean Webster from FEMA can explain more if people have questions.