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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97045
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice declaring a major disaster in Georgia due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The declaration, made on September 30, 2024, allows for federal assistance for individual aid, debris removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation throughout the state. Affected counties include Appling, Brooks, Coffee, and several others, and FEMA will cover 75% of eligible costs for most assistance types. Kevin A. Wallace, Sr. has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said there's been a big storm called Hurricane Helene in Georgia, and it's giving money to help fix things. They will pay for three-quarters of the repair costs, but it's not clear who pays the rest or how they will make sure the money is used properly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97692
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced an amendment related to the Presidential declaration for a major disaster in South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene. This amendment extends the deadline to apply for physical damage relief to January 2, 2025, and adds Berkeley County to the list of affected areas. The disaster incident occurred from September 25, 2024, to October 7, 2024. Individuals and businesses can apply for disaster assistance loans through the MySBA Loan Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said people and businesses in South Carolina who had things broken by a big storm can ask for help fixing them until January 2, 2025, and they added another place called Berkeley County to the list of areas that can get help.

  • 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 95892
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced an amendment to the Presidential disaster declaration for Florida, specifically addressing Hurricane Helene. This amendment, part of FEMA-4828-DR, covers public assistance and includes Clay and Hillsborough counties as affected areas. The document highlights key dates for loan applications, including a December 4, 2024 deadline for physical loan applications and a July 7, 2025 deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). All original details of the disaster declaration remain unchanged.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has updated a special help plan for some places in Florida because of a big storm named Hurricane Helene, adding more areas that need help, but it doesn't say how much money they will get or exactly what that help includes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96702
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration solely for Public Assistance to help the Commonwealth of Kentucky, following the remnants of Hurricane Helene. This disaster declaration allows private non-profit organizations in affected Kentucky counties to apply for disaster loans online. The declaration was issued on November 26, 2024, covering an incident period from September 27, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Loan application deadlines are set for January 27, 2025, for physical loans, and August 26, 2025, for economic injury loans.

    Simple Explanation

    The president said that communities in Kentucky can get help through loans because a big storm caused damage. People who run charity groups can now apply for these loans to fix things up.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97027
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Presidentially declared emergency for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, as of September 26, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance under the Stafford Act to support emergency protective measures, such as evacuation and shelter support, across designated counties. Federal aid will cover up to 75% of eligible costs. FEMA has appointed Brett H. Howard as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency response.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to help South Carolina because of a big storm called Hurricane Helene. They will give money to help people stay safe, but it doesn't say how much money or how they're deciding who gets this help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97041
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a Presidential emergency declaration for Georgia due to Hurricane Helene, which began affecting the state on September 24, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance to support emergency efforts like evacuations and sheltering across multiple counties. Federal funds will cover 75% of the eligible costs for these emergency measures, and FEMA has appointed Kevin A. Wallace, Sr. as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the operation. The declaration enables specific assistance programs to help those affected by the emergency.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Georgia because a big storm named Hurricane Helene hit the state, and they will pay for most of the help needed, like moving people away from danger and finding them safe places to stay.