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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster in North Carolina due to Tropical Storm Helene, which began on September 25, 2024. This declaration allows federal assistance for affected counties and tribal lands, including aid for individuals, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. FEMA states that federal funds will cover 75% of eligible costs for Hazard Mitigation and Public Assistance under the Stafford Act, although exceptions exist for certain projects. Various counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are designated for specific assistance, and all state areas can receive Hazard Mitigation funds.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma due to a severe winter storm that took place from October 26-29, 2020. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided to affected areas. The federal assistance will help with public assistance and hazard mitigation in the designated counties. Assistance will cover 75% of eligible costs, and Traci L. Brasher has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

The Department of Labor has issued guidance to ensure that religious organizations have equal protection when participating in the Department's grant programs. This guidance aligns with Executive Order 13798, which promotes religious liberty, and reflects recent regulatory changes. It reaffirms that faith-based organizations can compete for grants on the same basis as secular ones, without discrimination due to their religious nature. Additionally, the guidance outlines processes for religious groups to seek exemptions from certain non-discrimination requirements related to employment practices.

The U.S. Small Business Administration issued an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster in Louisiana due to Hurricane Laura, which took place from August 22 to August 27, 2020. This amendment, dated January 13, 2021, adds Richland Parish to the list of areas affected by the disaster, specifically for Public Assistance for Private Non-Profit organizations. The deadline for physical loan applications was November 4, 2020, while the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications is June 7, 2021. All other details in the initial declaration remain unchanged.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued a notice updating a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida. This update, dated October 21, 2024, expands the areas in Florida eligible for federal assistance due to a declared major disaster. Several counties, including Bay, Calhoun, Holmes, and Monroe, are now included for emergency protective measures and federal support. Additionally, a list of federal assistance program numbers is provided for reporting and accessing funds.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for North Dakota initially declared by the President on July 9, 2020. This update, issued on December 18, 2020, adds Kidder and Wells Counties to the list of areas eligible for federal disaster assistance. These areas are now entitled to receive aid for public assistance programs. The announcement includes various Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers applicable for disaster support funding.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a second amendment to a previous disaster declaration for the State of California due to civil unrest. This amendment updates the incident period to run from May 26, 2020, through December 28, 2020. People looking to apply for Physical Loan Assistance had until September 16, 2020, but those seeking Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) can submit applications up to March 17, 2021. All other details from the original declaration remain the same.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Kansas following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding between June 26 and July 7, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance to support recovery efforts in affected areas. FEMA will provide Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation throughout the state, covering up to 75% of eligible costs. Andrew P. Meyer from FEMA has been designated as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, with various counties in Kansas, such as Chase and Finney, specified for Public Assistance.

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) has amended the disaster declaration for Tennessee, initially declared on October 2, 2024. This amendment adds Hancock County and certain permanent work areas in Sevier County to the list of regions eligible for federal assistance due to the major disaster. These areas can now access various forms of aid, including Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. Deanne Criswell, the Administrator of FEMA, signed off on this notice.