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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97039
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice about the Presidential declaration of an emergency in the State of New York due to severe storms and flooding on August 18-19, 2024. This declaration authorizes FEMA to provide emergency assistance to save lives and protect property, with Suffolk County specifically designated for federal assistance. The emergency measures will include direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program, covering 75% of eligible costs. Additionally, several federal programs have been identified for potential aid, such as community disaster loans and crisis counseling.

    Simple Explanation

    In August 2024, the President said there was an emergency in New York because of bad storms and floods, and this means the government will help people there, especially in Suffolk County, by paying for some things to keep everyone safe, but they need to figure out exactly how it all works and make sure it happens on time.

  • 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:90 FR 1587
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Small Business Administration has issued a notice regarding the Presidential declaration of a major disaster in Missouri, focusing on public assistance due to severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding. This declaration allows private non-profit organizations providing essential government-like services to apply for disaster loans online. The affected areas include several counties such as Carter, Crawford, and Howell, among others. Physical loan applications are due by March 3, 2025, and economic injury loan applications are due by October 1, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided that Missouri had a big disaster because of bad weather, like storms and floods. Now, some groups in those areas can ask for help to fix things, kind of like borrowing money to build things again.