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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97027
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Presidentially declared emergency for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, as of September 26, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance under the Stafford Act to support emergency protective measures, such as evacuation and shelter support, across designated counties. Federal aid will cover up to 75% of eligible costs. FEMA has appointed Brett H. Howard as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency response.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to help South Carolina because of a big storm called Hurricane Helene. They will give money to help people stay safe, but it doesn't say how much money or how they're deciding who gets this help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97036
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration for South Carolina to include Beaufort County in the list of areas affected by the disaster. This amendment, issued on November 7, 2024, now allows Beaufort County to receive Public Assistance and direct Federal assistance. The document provides Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers for various types of disaster-related financial support and services.

    Simple Explanation

    The big helpers from the government (FEMA) are now including Beaufort County in South Carolina to get extra help after something bad happened. This means Beaufort County can now get special support to fix things and get better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10117
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia, dated January 12, 2021. This was in response to the damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta on October 29, 2020. FEMA has authorized federal assistance to support affected areas through Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation. The designated areas in Georgia include several counties such as Banks, Carroll, and Cherokee, and assistance is limited to 75% of total eligible costs.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Georgia because a big storm hurt their homes and towns. They will pay to fix things, but they won't cover everything, just some of the costs.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 556
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding a major disaster declaration for Texas due to damage caused by Hurricane Laura from August 23 to August 27, 2020. This declaration allows for federal assistance, with FEMA authorized to provide Public Assistance in specified counties and Hazard Mitigation statewide. Federal funds will cover 75% of eligible costs. Executive Order 12148 appoints Jerry S. Thomas as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Texas after a big storm by giving them money to fix things, but they're only covering part of the costs, like 75%. They picked a person named Jerry to help manage the situation.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97032
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding a Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe due to severe storms and flooding from August 8 to August 10, 2024. This declaration allows Federal assistance for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation, covering 75% of the eligible costs. The FEMA Administrator, Deanne Criswell, appointed Catharine O. Fan as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster. Several assistance programs and their corresponding Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers have been listed for reporting and funding purposes.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping a Native American tribe called the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe fix things after big storms and floods hit their area. This help comes from the government, and a person named Catharine O. Fan is in charge of making sure the help gets to them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97021
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has announced that the President has declared a major disaster in New York due to severe storms and flooding that occurred on August 18-19, 2024. As a result, federal assistance is authorized to support recovery efforts in the affected areas. Public Assistance is available for Lewis, Oswego, and Suffolk Counties, while Hazard Mitigation support is offered statewide. FEMA has appointed Lai Sun Yee as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee the disaster recovery operations.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said there was a big storm in New York that made a lot of flooding, so the government will help fix things. A person named Lai Sun Yee is in charge of making sure the help gets to the right places.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97038
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    This document is a notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the U.S. President's declaration of an emergency in Florida due to Tropical Storm Helene, starting from September 23, 2024. The declaration allows for federal assistance to help manage emergency conditions in various Florida counties, focusing on protective measures, evacuation, and shelter support. The federal assistance is aimed at supporting local efforts to save lives, protect property, and mitigate hazards related to the storm, sharing costs up to 75% for eligible expenses. FEMA appointed John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee the relief efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    In Florida, there was a big storm called Tropical Storm Helene, so the President said they can use special help to keep people safe and protect homes. This means the government will help pay for things like finding safe places for people to stay, but it's not clear exactly how they'll do this or how they'll make sure the money is used well.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10121
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about the President's declaration of an emergency in the District of Columbia due to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. This declaration allows for Federal assistance to be provided for emergency protective measures and direct federal aid with full federal funding. The announcement designates Thomas J. Fargione of FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency. Various assistance programs, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling, are authorized for use to support the emergency response.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said there was an emergency in Washington, D.C. because of a big event, the 59th Presidential Inauguration. This means the government can help out with extra money and support to keep everyone safe and make sure everything goes smoothly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10130
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Connecticut due to Tropical Storm Isaias on August 4, 2020. This declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided to affected areas for public assistance and hazard mitigation, with the federal government covering 75% of eligible costs. Various counties, including Fairfield and Hartford, alongside the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes, are eligible for aid. Support under this declaration includes a range of federal programs, such as disaster loans and housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping places in Connecticut after a big storm by giving them money to fix things and stay safe, but they cover only part of the costs, and the rules about this help can be a bit confusing.