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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97051
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice regarding the Presidential declaration of a major disaster in South Carolina due to Tropical Storm Debby, which occurred from August 4 to August 22, 2024. FEMA will provide federal disaster assistance for public assistance projects in specified counties and hazard mitigation throughout the state. The federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the total eligible costs. Brett H. Howard has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said there was a big storm in South Carolina called Tropical Storm Debby, so they will help fix things by giving some money, but not all of itβ€”only about three-quarters. Someone named Brett is in charge of this help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97028
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster for Nebraska following severe storms, strong winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred on July 31, 2024. The declaration allows for federal assistance to aid the recovery and includes Public Assistance for specific counties such as Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy, and Saunders, while Hazard Mitigation programs will be available throughout the state. The federal government will cover 75% of the eligible costs for these assistance programs. Andrew P. Meyer has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided to help Nebraska after some big storms and floods by giving them money to fix things. Helpers will cover three-quarters of the repair costs, and a person named Andrew is in charge of making sure everything goes smoothly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97043
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the State of Georgia due to the damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby from August 4 to August 20, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance to help with recovery efforts in several counties, providing Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation. The disaster aid will cover 75% of eligible costs for these efforts, as specified under the Stafford Act. Kevin A. Wallace, Sr. has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has said Georgia needs help because a big storm messed things up. FEMA is giving money to fix things, but they're only allowed to pay for a piece of the total cost.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97043
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that President has declared a major disaster in Connecticut due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred in mid-August 2024. This declaration authorizes federal assistance, including Individual Assistance in affected counties like Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven, and Hazard Mitigation throughout the state. Federal funds will cover up to 75% of eligible costs, and various programs like Disaster Unemployment Assistance and Disaster Housing Assistance will be available to those impacted. Robert V. Fogel has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    In August 2024, a big storm hit Connecticut, and the President said it's such a big problem that the government will help people fix things. The help includes giving money to those affected and fixing buildings, but they don't say exactly how much money is needed.