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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97040
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Florida due to damages caused by Hurricane Helene starting September 23, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and Hazard Mitigation across specified counties in Florida. The assistance is subject to a cost-sharing policy, where federal support generally covers 75% of eligible costs. FEMA also assigned John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said there's big trouble in Florida because of a storm named Hurricane Helene, and they're sending help like cleaning up and fixing things, but how much money they're using and who gets helped first is not very clear.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97018
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President has declared a major disaster in Florida due to Hurricane Milton, which began on October 5, 2024. This declaration allows federal assistance to be provided for individuals, debris removal, and emergency protective measures in several Florida counties, with funding limited to 75% of eligible costs, except for certain cases where 100% may be covered. John E. Brogan will serve as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, and a range of federal assistance programs will be available to support recovery efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said that Florida needs help because of a big storm named Hurricane Milton. So, he asked that money and support be given to fix things and help people, but the plan might not tell exactly how much help or who can get it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97048
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced a Presidential emergency declaration for Virginia due to severe conditions caused by Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene starting on September 25, 2024. The President's declaration allows federal aid to support emergency protective measures in designated areas, with funding covering up to 75% of eligible costs. FEMA appointed Timothy S. Pheil as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency, and specific counties and the city of Galax are impacted. Federal assistance numbers for reporting and accessing funds include various programs for disaster loans, crisis counseling, and more.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping Virginia because of a big storm named Helene, giving money to fix things, and someone named Timothy is in charge of making sure the help gets where it's needed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97047
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for Florida. This amendment, dated October 16, 2024, expands the scope of assistance to include permanent work under the Public Assistance program for various counties in Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. This addition builds on previous aid for individual assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. Various federal assistance programs are listed for affected regions to access financial support and aid services.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping more places in Florida fix things like buildings and roads after a big storm, and they're giving extra support to some areas and a tribe to make things better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97035
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous disaster declaration related to Florida's major disaster from October 11, 2024. This update adds several counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe, to the list of areas affected by the disaster. It also details the different types of federal assistance available to these regions, such as disaster loans and housing assistance. This amendment was issued on October 15, 2024, providing necessary support to those impacted by the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping more places in Florida after a big storm by giving them things like money and housing help, but people might not understand why some areas were chosen or how the help will work because the details aren't clear.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97024
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made an amendment to a previous major disaster declaration in Florida because of Hurricane Helene. This amendment allows for 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures for 90 days within the first 120 days after the disaster, starting on September 23, 2024. This decision was made due to the severity of the damage caused by the hurricane, and several federal assistance programs are applicable, including community disaster loans and housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    After a big storm in Florida, the government decided to help by paying for cleanup and safety measures for three months, so everyone can be safe faster without worrying about the costs.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97055
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that President has declared a major disaster in South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, which began on September 25, 2024. This declaration allows FEMA to provide federal assistance to affected individuals in various counties for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation. The assistance is provided under the Stafford Act, and funding for certain programs will cover up to 75% of eligible costs. Brett H. Howard of FEMA is appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for managing this relief effort.

    Simple Explanation

    When a big storm called Hurricane Helene hit South Carolina, the President said, "Let's help!" Now, a team led by a person named Brett H. Howard is giving some money and help to clean up the mess and fix things.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97052
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for North Carolina due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene. This amendment, dated October 2, 2024, modifies the cost-sharing arrangements for federal funds under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It allows for 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures for 180 days from the start of the incident. This update includes multiple federal assistance programs listed under specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is giving North Carolina full help to clean up and stay safe after a big storm, paying for everything for six months. But they didn't say how they decided this or how much exactly they can spend.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10117
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta from October 26 to October 29, 2020. This declaration authorizes federal funding for various assistance programs, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures, in several Louisiana parishes. It also allocates funds for hazard mitigation throughout the state. Federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs, adhering to guidelines under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

    Simple Explanation

    When Hurricane Zeta hurt Louisiana, FEMA decided to help by giving money to fix things, clean up, and protect people. They will pay for most of the costs, but there are some questions about how everything will be managed and checked.

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