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  • 2024-28667 — Virginia; Amendment No. 5 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97059
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a previous disaster declaration for Virginia due to Tropical Storm Helene, which started on September 25, 2024. This amendment, dated October 4, 2024, changes how federal funds are shared, allowing for 100% federal funding for certain emergency tasks for 90 days within the first 120 days after the storm. This includes costs for debris removal and emergency measures. The change was authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Virginia clean up after a big storm by paying all the costs for some cleanup work for 90 days. They haven't said exactly which places will get the help or how they will pick the days, but they promise to chip in a lot to make things better.

  • 2024-28589 — Tennessee; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97055
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has updated a disaster declaration for Tennessee originally issued in September 2023. On October 7, 2024, Darryl L. Dragoo was appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Leda M. Khoury. This change impacts the management of various assistance programs, such as disaster housing, crisis counseling, and unemployment assistance, which are identified by specific federal assistance catalog numbers. The update was filed on December 5, 2024, and is documented under FEMA's internal procedure.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, which helps people in emergencies, changed the leader for helping with a big disaster in Tennessee. Now Darryl L. Dragoo is in charge instead of Leda M. Khoury, but the reason for this change isn't explained.

  • 2021-03305 — North Carolina; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    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.

  • 2021-03331 — American Samoa; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10131
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a change in the coordination of disaster response for the major disaster declaration in American Samoa. Tammy L. Littrell is appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Robert J. Fenton. This adjustment is part of FEMA's ongoing management efforts following coordinated procedures outlined in the disaster declaration dated April 17, 2020. The notice includes Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers for tracking and allocating funds associated with disaster management programs.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the leader in charge of helping American Samoa after a big disaster. Now, a person named Tammy will take over from Robert to help manage things better.

  • 2024-28592 — Tennessee; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97047
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made changes to a major disaster declaration in Tennessee. Darryl L. Dragoo has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Leda M. Khoury. This change occurred on October 7, 2024. Various federal assistance programs are available under this declaration, providing support like disaster loans and crisis counseling.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has made a change in the disaster support team for Tennessee, with Darryl L. Dragoo now helping instead of Leda M. Khoury, which means they help people affected by big problems like storms or floods. They give things like loans and help for people feeling upset about the disaster.

  • 2021-03297 — Montana; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10128
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change to Montana's disaster help by picking a new leader, Nancy, to take over from Lee, and they updated the list of possible help people can ask for.

  • 2024-28604 — Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97035
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending the major disaster declaration for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe on November 1, 2024. This amendment includes the Individual Assistance program, in addition to the Public Assistance already designated for the tribe, following a disaster declared by the President on September 20, 2024. A range of federal aid programs are available, including Community Disaster Loans, Crisis Counseling, and Disaster Legal Services, to help those affected in the community.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe after a big disaster by giving them more ways to get help, like support for families and help with money, but they didn't say exactly how everything will be done.

  • 2021-03333 — Oregon; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10113
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the major disaster declaration for the State of Oregon. This amendment, issued on January 22, 2021, specifically includes Josephine County for permanent work categories C-G. Previously, the area was already designated for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program. The amendment outlines various federal programs and funds available for disaster assistance and continues to support affected areas after the President's disaster declaration on September 15, 2020.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Oregon after a big disaster by sending more help to a place called Josephine County, where they will fix things like roads and buildings. They didn't say how much money they will use or exactly what they will fix, which might make it tricky to know how things will be sorted out.

  • 2020-29280 — Louisiana; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 556
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Louisiana, initially declared by the President on October 16, 2020. This amendment, effective December 23, 2020, adds several areas for additional disaster support, including various parishes for different levels of assistance like debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent work. It also specifies which assistance programs and funds, like Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants, are available for these affected areas. The document further identifies the catalog numbers for different federal assistance programs related to the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Louisiana because of a big storm by giving extra support to certain areas for cleaning up and fixing things, but they didn't explain why they picked those places, and it's hard to tell how much it will cost.

  • 2024-28650 — Nebraska; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97042
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Nebraska, first declared on September 24, 2024. This amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, specifically adds Richardson County to the list of areas affected by the disaster. It indicates the availability of various types of federal assistance, such as disaster housing and legal services, to those impacted. Deanne Criswell, FEMA Administrator, authorized this amendment.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has promised to help the people in Nebraska because there was a big problem, and now they've added a new place called Richardson County to the list of those who can get help. However, they haven't said how much money will be given or explained what each type of help is for, which can make it hard to understand everything.

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