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  • 2021-03283 — Tennessee; Emergency and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10124
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared an emergency in Tennessee due to an explosion on December 25, 2020. This declaration, made on January 5, 2021, allows FEMA to provide federal assistance to Tennessee, specifically for emergency protective measures in Davidson County. The assistance is part of the Public Assistance program, and it covers 75% of the eligible costs. Funds will be drawn from various federal assistance programs to support the relief efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said that because of a big explosion in Tennessee, special helpers (from FEMA) can go there to help fix things and keep people safe, and they will pay for some of the costs to do this.

  • 2020-29289 — Florida; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 555
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice regarding an amendment to an emergency declaration for Florida. This amendment modifies a previous notice dated November 11, 2020, known as FEMA-3551-EM, and is effective as of December 9, 2020. The amendment specifies that the emergency incident period ended on November 12, 2020. It also lists the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers that are relevant for disaster-related financial reporting and funding.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps people during emergencies, changed a rule about helping Florida after a big problem. The problem happened sometime before November 12, 2020, and this change was decided on December 9, 2020.

  • 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.

  • 2025-03895 — Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11846
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for various communities. These changes may affect things like base flood elevation and flood zone designations on official maps. Communities involved need to either adopt these changes or show that they comply with them to qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program. The public can review the preliminary flood maps online and has until June 10, 2025, to submit comments.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants people to tell them what they think about new plans for where floods might happen on maps. This helps decide who can get flood insurance. People have until June 10, 2025, to say what they think.

  • 2024-28593 — Minnesota; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97023
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Minnesota. Originally declared on June 28, 2024, this update now includes Dodge and Winona Counties for public assistance. The amendment outlines various federal assistance programs available to support affected residents and communities. This change was officially made on October 30, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has decided to help Minnesota more by giving extra support to two places called Dodge and Winona Counties because something bad happened there, but they don't say exactly what it was. They plan to give money to help the people and fix things, but they haven't said how much money or exactly how it will be shared.

  • 2021-03307 — New Jersey; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10123
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous notice about a major disaster declaration in New Jersey. Originally declared on December 11, 2020, this amendment now includes Sussex County as an area affected by the disaster, making them eligible for public assistance. The document lists several programs that can be utilized for disaster relief, like Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. This amendment was issued on January 13, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has added Sussex County in New Jersey to a list of places that got hurt by a disaster. Now, Sussex County can get special help, like loans and counseling, to fix things.

  • 2021-03327 — Vermont; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10114
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Vermont, initially declared on April 8, 2020. This update, announced on January 14, 2021, involves the appointment of Paul F. Ford as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also provides a list of federal assistance programs available to individuals and organizations affected by the disaster, such as disaster loans and housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is telling everyone that they have a new person, Paul F. Ford, to help fix things for people in Vermont because of a big problem they had last year. They also want people to know there's help available, like money and places to stay, if they need it.

  • 2024-28623 — New York; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97023
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its major disaster declaration for New York, originally declared on September 24, 2024. This amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, includes Chenango County as an area affected by the disaster. As a result, Chenango County becomes eligible for various federal assistance programs, including Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Grants for Public Assistance. This support aims to help the county recover from the impacts of the declared disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said that New York had a big problem and needed help, so they decided to also help a place called Chenango County. This means the people there can get some special money from the government to fix things.

  • 2021-03295 — Connecticut; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10129
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the major disaster declaration for Connecticut (FEMA-4500-DR), originally dated March 28, 2020. This amendment, effective January 14, 2021, appoints Paul F. Ford as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also includes a list of federal assistance programs available for use in this disaster, such as community disaster loans and crisis counseling.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed who is in charge of helping people after a big problem happened in Connecticut, and now Paul F. Ford will be the new helper. They also listed some ways they can help, like giving special loans and talking to people who need support.

  • 2024-28685 — New York; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97049
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice to amend a previously declared major disaster declaration for New York, initially dated October 21, 2024. The amendment, effective October 22, 2024, includes the appointment of Catharine O. Fan as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Lai Sun Yee. Additionally, the notice lists various assistance programs available under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance for those affected by the disaster. Deanne Criswell, the Administrator of FEMA, authorized these changes.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making changes to help people in New York after a big disaster. They are putting a new person in charge to help, and there are different kinds of help available, like special programs to support those in need.

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