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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 97054
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made changes to a disaster declaration for Illinois, initially announced on September 20, 2024. Waddy Gonzalez is now the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Darrin Ricketts. This notice lists several programs for disaster assistance, such as Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance, which use specific Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for managing funds. The change officially took place on October 23, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of handling a big problem in Illinois from Darrin Ricketts to Waddy Gonzalez, and they mentioned different types of help people can get, like special loans and housing help.

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

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for Massachusetts originally dated March 27, 2020. This amendment, which took effect on January 14, 2021, appoints Paul F. Ford as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing W. Russell Webster. The document specifies several federal assistance programs available under the disaster declaration for affected individuals and communities.

    Simple Explanation

    The government switched the person in charge of helping Massachusetts after a big disaster, and now Paul F. Ford will do the job instead of the previous guy, W. Russell Webster.

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

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands, initially declared on April 2, 2020. This change, effective December 13, 2020, appoints David Maurstad as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Thomas Von Essen. The notice also specifies which federal aid programs can be used for recovery efforts in response to the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping the U.S. Virgin Islands after a big disaster, and now David Maurstad is the boss. They also explained which programs can help fix things, but didn't say exactly how the help will be given or why they changed the person in charge.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10121
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Utah due to straight-line winds on September 7-8, 2020. The declaration allows federal funds to cover 75% of eligible costs for Public Assistance in specific counties and Hazard Mitigation throughout Utah. Kenneth G. Clark has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster. The notice also includes a list of programs and funding numbers available for reporting purposes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping Utah fix things after a big windy storm in 2020 by paying for most of the costs, and a person named Kenneth will help make sure everything goes smoothly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97023
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its major disaster declaration for New York, originally declared on September 24, 2024. This amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, includes Chenango County as an area affected by the disaster. As a result, Chenango County becomes eligible for various federal assistance programs, including Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Grants for Public Assistance. This support aims to help the county recover from the impacts of the declared disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said that New York had a big problem and needed help, so they decided to also help a place called Chenango County. This means the people there can get some special money from the government to fix things.

  • 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: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:86 FR 10127
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration notice for Alabama, originally issued on December 10, 2020. This amendment, dated January 13, 2021, adds Calhoun County to the list of areas affected by the disaster. The amendment also specifies various federal assistance programs available to help with recovery efforts, including Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance. The notice was filed by Robert J. Fenton, a senior FEMA official.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said that after a big storm, more places in Alabama need help, so they added Calhoun County to the list to get money and support to fix things.

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

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the major disaster declaration for Arizona, originally declared on April 4, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, changes the Federal Coordinating Officer, appointing Tammy L. Littrell to replace Robert J. Fenton. The notice includes several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers relevant for disaster-related financial assistance and grants.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change in the team helping Arizona after a big disaster, putting Tammy L. Littrell in charge instead of Robert J. Fenton. Some numbers mentioned are like secret codes for different types of help money, but they don't explain what each one means for this disaster.

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