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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.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of Georgia, initially declared on September 30, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 21, 2024, includes additional counties that are affected by the disaster and eligible for various types of federal assistance. These counties now qualify for permanent work and public assistance programs, including debris removal and emergency protective measures. Affected counties can also access multiple federal assistance programs, such as community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended a major disaster declaration for Florida, initially issued on October 11, 2024. This amendment includes Nassau County for additional debris removal and permanent work and adds Duval and St. Johns Counties for permanent work. Several types of federal assistance are available, including disaster grants and housing assistance, to help cope with the impacts of the declared disaster. The changes aim to address the needs identified following the major disaster declaration by the President.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous major disaster declaration for Louisiana, originally made on September 16, 2024. This amendment, issued on November 7, 2024, adds St. James and St. John the Baptist Parishes as areas impacted by the disaster, eligible for various forms of assistance. These include support for public and permanent work projects and individual help such as disaster loans and housing assistance. The update is part of ongoing efforts to support communities affected by the disaster with the necessary federal resources.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has finalized new flood hazard determinations. These include updates to flood elevation levels and zone designations in various communities, which have been published in the form of Letters of Map Revision (LOMR). These changes are important for the National Flood Insurance Program and help communities manage floodplain requirements. Property owners and lessees can access this updated flood information online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has announced that they have updated their environmental assessment originally conducted in 2010 for their Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). This update is called a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) and looks into how FEMA's programs for security and preparedness might impact the environment. FEMA believes, based on this new analysis, that the programs will not have any significant negative effects on the environment. They are asking the public to provide comments about this conclusion before a final decision is made.

This document is a notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the U.S. President's declaration of an emergency in Florida due to Tropical Storm Helene, starting from September 23, 2024. The declaration allows for federal assistance to help manage emergency conditions in various Florida counties, focusing on protective measures, evacuation, and shelter support. The federal assistance is aimed at supporting local efforts to save lives, protect property, and mitigate hazards related to the storm, sharing costs up to 75% for eligible expenses. FEMA appointed John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee the relief efforts.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting public comments on the new FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance, which updates the previous 2017 guidance. This new guidance aims to address challenges faced by Tribal Nations when requesting federal disaster assistance, following extensive consultations with these communities. The document is available online, and comments can be submitted until January 2, 2025. FEMA has stated that the final guidance will not have the force of law.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the disaster declaration for Tennessee, originally issued on August 17, 2023. This notice, effective October 7, 2024, appoints Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Leda M. Khoury. The document also lists various assistance programs available, such as Community Disaster Loans and Fire Management Assistance Grants, to support those affected by the disaster.

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.