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  • 2024-28635 — Nebraska; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97019
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Nebraska, originally dated September 24, 2024. This notice changes the incident period for the disaster to June 19 through July 8, 2024. The assistance available includes various support programs such as community disaster loans, crisis counseling, disaster legal services, and more, as detailed by their specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers. The notice was filed on December 5, 2024, by Deanne Criswell, the Administrator of FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Nebraska because of a big disaster that happened, and they're giving money and support to help fix things. They changed the dates of when the disaster happened and are making sure people can get things like loans and legal help, but it might be a little unclear about how people can get this help.

  • 2021-02215 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Florida
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8078
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice declaring a disaster for the State of Florida due to Tropical Storm Eta, which occurred from November 9 to November 12, 2020. This declaration was made on January 28, 2021, allowing businesses affected by the storm in primary and contiguous counties to apply for disaster loans. The deadline for physical loan applications is March 29, 2021, and for economic injury disaster loans (EIDL), it is October 28, 2021. Disaster loan applications can be submitted to the SBA Processing and Disbursement Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

    Simple Explanation

    The Small Business Administration has said that people in Florida who got hurt by a big storm in November 2020 can ask for help with special loans. They can use these loans to fix things or help their businesses recover.

  • 2020-29279 — North Dakota; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 554
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said that some places in North Dakota need help because something big and bad happened, so now Kidder and Wells Counties can also get help to fix things like buildings and roads.

  • 2024-28671 — Tennessee; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97042
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an amendment to a major disaster declaration for Tennessee, initially issued on October 2, 2024. The announcement clarifies that the disaster incident period closed on September 30, 2024. Various federal assistance programs are available for communities affected, including disaster loans, crisis counseling, and housing assistance. For more information, interested parties are encouraged to contact Dean Webster at FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is talking about a big storm in Tennessee and how they're helping people clean up after it. They had already written about the storm and its end date in late September, but they're now confirming when everything was official, and they're offering programs that can provide money and support to those who need it.

  • 2024-28626 — North Carolina; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97052
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA says the President has decided to help people in North Carolina after a big storm by giving money to fix things, clean up, and keep people safe. But they will only pay for part of it, and some people might think that's not enough.

  • 2024-31430 — Administrative Disaster Declaration of a Rural Area for the State of New York
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107185
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a disaster declaration for a rural area in New York due to severe storms and flooding. The declaration permits businesses and residents in the affected areas to apply for disaster assistance loans online via the MySBA Loan Portal. The incident occurred between August 18 and August 19, 2024, with a deadline for physical loan applications on February 18, 2025, and economic injury loan applications on September 22, 2025. For further assistance, the public can contact the SBA's disaster assistance customer service center.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help small businesses said that because of big storms and lots of rain in a part of New York, people can ask for money to fix things. They have until February next year for fixing places and until September to ask for help with business troubles.

  • 2024-28597 — Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97021
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the disaster declaration for Pennsylvania, originally declared on September 11, 2024. This amendment, effective October 21, 2024, appoints Craig Murphy as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Mark K. O'Hanlon. Various assistance programs are associated with this disaster, including loans, counseling, and housing support. These changes are part of ongoing efforts under FEMA's guidance to address the disaster's impact.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is changing the person in charge of helping Pennsylvania after a big disaster, and now Craig Murphy will take over the job from Mark K. O'Hanlon, but they didn't say why they changed or exactly what else is different.

  • 2024-28637 — Florida; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97024
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made an amendment to a previous major disaster declaration in Florida because of Hurricane Helene. This amendment allows for 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures for 90 days within the first 120 days after the disaster, starting on September 23, 2024. This decision was made due to the severity of the damage caused by the hurricane, and several federal assistance programs are applicable, including community disaster loans and housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    After a big storm in Florida, the government decided to help by paying for cleanup and safety measures for three months, so everyone can be safe faster without worrying about the costs.

  • 2021-03009 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of Washington
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9567
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued an administrative disaster declaration for the State of Washington due to wildfires and straight-line winds occurring from September 1 to September 19, 2020. Residents and businesses in the affected areas, including Whitman County and surrounding regions in Washington and Idaho, may apply for disaster loans. The physical loan application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the economic injury loan application deadline is November 9, 2021. Applications are processed at the SBA's office in Fort Worth, Texas, and more information can be obtained by contacting the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Small Business Administration is helping people in Washington who faced bad fires and strong winds in September 2020. People and businesses can ask for special loans until April 12, 2021, to fix damage, and until November 9, 2021, to help with other money problems caused by the disaster.

  • 2021-03317 — West Virginia; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10119
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the disaster declaration notice for West Virginia, originally issued on April 3, 2020. This amendment changes the coordinator for this disaster, appointing Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. The notice also lists several federal assistance programs and grants that are available for disaster recovery efforts. This change became effective on January 20, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government updated its help plan for West Virginia after a disaster, changing the leader in charge to Janice P. Barlow to give people the support they need to recover.

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