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  • 2024-28649 — Tennessee; Emergency and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97026
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about the Presidential declaration of an emergency in Tennessee due to Tropical Storm Helene starting on September 26, 2024. This declaration allows for emergency assistance under the Stafford Act, including protective measures and federal aid, in several counties across Tennessee. Initially, FEMA will cover 75% of eligible costs for assistance, and Darryl L. Dragoo has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency. The declaration authorizes various forms of aid, such as community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and disaster housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Tennessee because a big storm called Helene caused a lot of trouble, and they are giving money to fix things, but only some of the cost.

  • 2024-28683 — North Carolina; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97049
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for North Carolina due to damage from Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight that occurred in September 2024. This declaration allows for federal aid to support recovery efforts in affected areas including Brunswick, Carteret, New Hanover, and Onslow Counties. FEMA's assistance will cover 75% of eligible expenses for public and hazard mitigation efforts. Additionally, various federal programs are available to provide further support, such as crisis counseling and disaster unemployment assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    In North Carolina, there was a big storm called Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight, and it caused lots of damage in some places. The government is giving special help, like money to fix things, to the places that got hurt, but they are only paying for part of it and won’t pay for everything.