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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10116
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the notice for a major disaster declaration in Oklahoma, originally dated December 21, 2020. This amendment, issued on January 13, 2021, adds several counties, including Alfalfa, Blaine, and Comanche, among others, to the list of areas affected by the disaster. These areas are now eligible to receive public assistance. The amendment also includes specific codes for federal assistance programs to help in reporting and obtaining funds.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping people in some parts of Oklahoma because something bad happened there, and they are making sure more places can get help too. They're letting everyone know who can get this help and how they can ask for it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97017
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a previous major disaster declaration for Tennessee. This amendment, effective from October 7, 2024, involves the appointment of Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Leda M. Khoury. FEMA also detailed the various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief and recovery. Citizens can contact Dean Webster for further information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is updating their plan to help people in Tennessee after a big storm. They're bringing in a new person named Darryl to lead the help effort, and people can ask a person named Dean if they have questions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 555
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for New York State originally made in March 2020. This amendment, effective December 13, 2020, replaces Thomas Von Essen with David Maurstad as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster. The notice includes various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, such as Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants. The notice provides necessary details for further contact and guidance regarding this amendment.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping New York after a big disaster from Thomas to David, and they are offering help like loans and grants to make things better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97040
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    This document, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), updates a major disaster declaration in Florida. Originally dated October 7, 2024, the amendment was issued on November 4, 2024, and announces that the emergency period has ended as of November 2, 2024. Additionally, it details various federal assistance programs available for disaster-related aid, such as loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance. The notice was filed by Deanne Criswell, Administrator of FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed some rules about helping Florida after a big disaster, saying that the emergency time is over, but people can still get help like loans and counseling; however, it's not clear how much money is given or who can get it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10123
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended a major disaster declaration for the District of Columbia, originally declared on March 29, 2020. The change, effective January 20, 2021, appoints Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. This notice includes a list of the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers relevant for disaster-related reporting and funds. The update ensures proper coordination and assistance for managing the disaster relief efforts in the region.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making a change to its team in charge of helping with disasters in Washington, D.C. A new person, Janice, will take over from MaryAnn to help get the job done right.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10122
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending an earlier major disaster declaration for South Dakota, originally dated April 5, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, appoints Nancy J. Dragani as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Lee K. dePalo. The notice also lists various federal assistance programs with catalog numbers available for disaster relief and recovery efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the person in charge of helping South Dakota after a big disaster from Lee K. dePalo to Nancy J. Dragani and is making sure that there are lots of different kinds of help available for the people affected.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10112
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made an amendment to the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri, known as FEMA-4490-DR, which was originally declared on March 26, 2020. This amendment changes the Federal Coordinating Officer from Paul Taylor to Kathy Fields, effective as of January 10, 2021. The change involves various federal assistance programs, including loans for communities in crisis, counseling resources, assistance for unemployed individuals due to the disaster, and housing support for those affected by declared disasters.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping people in Missouri during a big disaster from Paul Taylor to Kathy Fields, starting on January 10, 2021, and this involves help like loans and housing for those who need it because of the disaster.

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

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice modifying a previous major disaster declaration for Delaware, originally declared in April 2020. This change, effective January 20, 2021, includes appointing Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. The notice also lists various assistance programs available under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance for disaster-affected individuals and communities.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change for Delaware by picking a new person, Janice P. Barlow, to help the state after a big disaster, and they will also offer different kinds of help for people who were affected.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10113
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency has updated the major disaster declaration for Iowa, initially declared on March 23, 2020. This update, effective January 10, 2021, includes changes in the appointed Federal Coordinating Officer: Kathy Fields replaces Paul Taylor in this role. The notice also lists several assistance programs available under the disaster declaration, providing financial resources for disaster relief efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made changes to a big help plan for people in Iowa who faced a disaster. Now, a new person named Kathy Fields will help lead these efforts instead of Paul Taylor.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10123
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous notice about a major disaster declaration in New Jersey. Originally declared on December 11, 2020, this amendment now includes Sussex County as an area affected by the disaster, making them eligible for public assistance. The document lists several programs that can be utilized for disaster relief, like Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. This amendment was issued on January 13, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has added Sussex County in New Jersey to a list of places that got hurt by a disaster. Now, Sussex County can get special help, like loans and counseling, to fix things.

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