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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed rule to revise the "estimated cost of the assistance" factor used in disaster declarations. This extension, lasting until March 12, 2021, follows a regulatory review memorandum from President Biden's administration. A virtual public meeting will be held on February 24, 2021, to gather feedback on the changes, which aim to update disaster response criteria and consider the economic impact on affected regions. FEMA is seeking input from various stakeholders, including state and local governments, on how these factors affect their ability to manage disasters.

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 U.S. Small Business Administration has declared an administrative disaster for a rural area in Oregon due to wildfires that occurred from July 10 to August 23, 2024. This declaration was issued on March 13, 2025, allowing affected residents and businesses in Wheeler County to apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadline for physical loan applications is May 12, 2025, and for economic injury loan applications, it is December 15, 2025. For more details or assistance, applicants can contact the Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience directly.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a disaster declaration for Texas due to severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds that occurred on December 28, 2024. Residents and businesses in affected areas, including Brazoria and Montgomery counties, can apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadline for physical loan applications is March 17, 2025, while the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications is October 16, 2025. More information can be obtained by contacting the Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice regarding changes to a major disaster declaration for Maine initially declared in April 2020. On January 14, 2021, Paul F. Ford was appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing W. Russell Webster. This notice also specifies the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for various types of disaster assistance, including community loans, crisis counseling, and hazard mitigation grants.

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.