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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding the Presidential declaration of an emergency for North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene. The declaration, dated September 26, 2024, enables the state to access federal assistance under the Stafford Act to aid in emergency protective measures. This includes direct federal assistance, and in some areas, reimbursement for evacuation and shelter support. Various counties have been identified for different levels of support, ensuring that federal funds supplement local efforts to manage the crisis.

In a notice dated September 24, 2024, the President declared a major disaster for the State of Nebraska due to severe weather, including storms and flooding, that occurred from June 20 to July 8, 2024. This declaration allows federal funds to be used to support public assistance and hazard mitigation efforts, covering 75% of eligible costs, in designated areas. FEMA will coordinate the disaster response, with specific counties in Nebraska identified for public assistance and statewide eligibility for hazard mitigation grants. Various federal assistance programs are available under this disaster declaration.

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 U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a disaster declaration for the State of Colorado due to wildfires that occurred from September 6, 2020, to November 5, 2020. Affected areas include Grand County and several contiguous counties. This declaration allows affected businesses and residents to apply for physical damage and economic injury loans. The deadlines for loan applications are April 26, 2021, for physical damage and November 23, 2021, for economic injury loans.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a disaster declaration for the State of Indiana because of severe storms and tornadoes occurring on March 15, 2025. Disaster loan applications are available online through the SBA Loan Portal, and the deadline for physical loan applications is June 23, 2025, while the deadline for economic injury loan applications is January 22, 2026. The declaration affects primary counties Harrison and Orange, as well as adjoining counties in Indiana and Kentucky.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for New York due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby, which occurred from August 8 to 10, 2024. This declaration enables federal assistance for areas like Allegany and Broome counties, among others, to support recovery efforts. FEMA will cover 75% of eligible costs for public assistance and hazard mitigation. Deanne Criswell of FEMA authorized this declaration, providing necessary federal aid and appointing Lai Sun Yee as the Federal Coordinating Officer.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a major disaster declaration for Florida, originally announced on October 11, 2024. This amendment, issued on November 4, 2024, includes Palm Beach County as an area affected by the disaster, allowing it to receive additional federal support for permanent work such as repairs and rebuilding. The amendment provides a list of federal assistance programs available to help address the needs of individuals, households, and the community impacted by the disaster. The Administrator of FEMA, Deanne Criswell, authorized this amendment to expand aid and resources to those affected.