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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.

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.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Tennessee, issued by the President on October 2, 2024. This declaration, made under the Stafford Act, allows for federal assistance due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene, starting on September 26, 2024. Federal support includes Individual Assistance, Public Assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, primarily in eight affected counties. Federal funding will typically cover 75% of eligible costs, with some exceptions for higher cost-sharing.

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.

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.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about the Presidential declaration of an emergency in Tennessee due to Tropical Storm Helene starting on September 26, 2024. This declaration allows for emergency assistance under the Stafford Act, including protective measures and federal aid, in several counties across Tennessee. Initially, FEMA will cover 75% of eligible costs for assistance, and Darryl L. Dragoo has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency. The declaration authorizes various forms of aid, such as community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and disaster housing assistance.

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.