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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10121
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for Utah due to straight-line winds on September 7-8, 2020. The declaration allows federal funds to cover 75% of eligible costs for Public Assistance in specific counties and Hazard Mitigation throughout Utah. Kenneth G. Clark has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster. The notice also includes a list of programs and funding numbers available for reporting purposes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping Utah fix things after a big windy storm in 2020 by paying for most of the costs, and a person named Kenneth will help make sure everything goes smoothly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10127
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration notice for Alabama, originally issued on December 10, 2020. This amendment, dated January 13, 2021, adds Calhoun County to the list of areas affected by the disaster. The amendment also specifies various federal assistance programs available to help with recovery efforts, including Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance. The notice was filed by Robert J. Fenton, a senior FEMA official.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said that after a big storm, more places in Alabama need help, so they added Calhoun County to the list to get money and support to fix things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97024
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a major disaster declaration for Virginia. This amendment was made on October 25, 2024, and adds certain counties and the independent city of Roanoke as affected areas that can receive public assistance due to the disaster declared on October 1, 2024. The notice specifies various types of federal assistance available, including community disaster loans and crisis counseling. Lee County is now eligible for individual assistance while other areas remain eligible for public assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated a list of places in Virginia that can get help after a big disaster. Some places are now eligible for extra help like loans and counseling, but it's not very clear how these places were chosen or how the help will be given out.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9717
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced receptions of several filings regarding natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. These include proposed rate changes and agreement updates by companies like Guardian Pipeline, Alliance Pipeline, and El Paso Natural Gas Company, each with specific docket numbers and filing dates. Interested parties must submit any protest, intervention, or responses by the deadlines mentioned in order to participate in the proceedings. The filings are accessible through FERC's eLibrary system, and public assistance is available for engagement in these processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The document is about some companies changing how much people pay for using natural gas pipelines, and if anyone wants to say something about this, they need to do it by a set date. You can find more details online, and there's help for people who want to get involved but might not know how.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10116
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the notice for a major disaster declaration in Oklahoma, originally dated December 21, 2020. This amendment, issued on January 13, 2021, adds several counties, including Alfalfa, Blaine, and Comanche, among others, to the list of areas affected by the disaster. These areas are now eligible to receive public assistance. The amendment also includes specific codes for federal assistance programs to help in reporting and obtaining funds.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping people in some parts of Oklahoma because something bad happened there, and they are making sure more places can get help too. They're letting everyone know who can get this help and how they can ask for it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97033
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for Pennsylvania, originally declared on September 11, 2024. This amendment adds Union County to the list of areas severely impacted by the disaster, making it eligible for public assistance. The amendment details various federal programs, such as community disaster loans and fire management assistance, that are available to aid the impacted areas. This update was officially issued on November 14, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA updated a big help plan for Pennsylvania because something bad happened there, and now it includes Union County too, so they can get help to fix things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1559
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Mississippi due to Hurricane Zeta. This declaration, effective December 31, 2020, allows certain non-profit organizations that provide essential services like those of a government to apply for disaster loans. The counties affected by the disaster include George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Perry, Stone, and Wayne. Applications for physical damage must be submitted by March 1, 2021, and those for economic injury by October 1, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said that because a big storm named Hurricane Zeta caused problems in Mississippi, special help can be given to certain groups to fix things. People in some areas can ask for money to help with damages and must do it by certain dates.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 558
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided that a big snow and ice storm in Oklahoma was really bad, so the government is going to help by paying for part of the cleanup. They will cover 75% of the costs to fix things up and keep everyone safe.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13973
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a notice of a major disaster declaration by the President for the State of Oklahoma. This declaration, issued on March 18, 2025, is for public assistance only and pertains to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from November 2 to November 5, 2024. Non-profit organizations that provide essential services can apply for disaster loans using the MySBA Loan Portal. The affected counties include Adair, Garvin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Stephens, and Washita, with application deadlines for physical damage set for May 19, 2025, and economic injury for December 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said Oklahoma needs help because of bad weather like storms and floods. Special funds are available for fixing things, and some organizations can borrow money to help out, but it's unclear exactly how much money there is or how to apply without the internet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11640
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a major disaster declaration by the President for Public Assistance Only in Kentucky. This applies to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides starting from February 14, 2025, and continuing. Non-profit organizations providing essential services can apply for disaster loans online until May 5, 2025, for physical damage, and December 4, 2025, for economic injury. The affected counties include Ballard, Barren, Butler, Green, Hart, Marshall, Metcalfe, Rockcastle, Spencer, and Wayne.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has said that Kentucky is in trouble because of big storms, flooding, and mudslides, so they can get special help. Some places in Kentucky can get loans to fix things by May and help with money problems by December.