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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97041
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a major disaster declaration for Florida due to severe incidents. This amendment, issued on November 1, 2024, expands the assistance to include Collier, Marion, Sumter, and Lee Counties. These regions will receive help for various needs such as public assistance, individual assistance, evacuation support, and debris removal. Specific assistance programs available include community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and housing help, which are part of the established federal disaster recovery efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping some parts of Florida that got hurt by bad weather by giving them things like money, support for people, and other help to clean up and fix stuff. They decided to help places called Collier, Marion, Sumter, and Lee Counties.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97032
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended a major disaster declaration for Florida, initially issued on October 11, 2024. This amendment includes Nassau County for additional debris removal and permanent work and adds Duval and St. Johns Counties for permanent work. Several types of federal assistance are available, including disaster grants and housing assistance, to help cope with the impacts of the declared disaster. The changes aim to address the needs identified following the major disaster declaration by the President.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is saying that there was a big problem in Florida, and now they are helping three more places get cleaned up and fixed. They are also giving people money and help to get back on their feet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97026
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued a notice updating a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida. This update, dated October 21, 2024, expands the areas in Florida eligible for federal assistance due to a declared major disaster. Several counties, including Bay, Calhoun, Holmes, and Monroe, are now included for emergency protective measures and federal support. Additionally, a list of federal assistance program numbers is provided for reporting and accessing funds.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA says certain places in Florida, like Bay and Monroe, need special help because something bad happened. They are going to give money to help fix it, but they didn't say exactly what went wrong or how everything will be done.