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  • 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.

  • 2024-28599 — Pennsylvania; Amendment No. 3 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    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.

  • 2021-03324 — Utah; 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 a major disaster declaration notice for Utah, originally issued on April 4, 2020. This change, which took effect on January 20, 2021, involves appointing Nancy J. Dragani as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Lee K. dePalo. The update also lists various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, such as community disaster loans and disaster housing assistance. This action was reported by Robert J. Fenton, the Senior Official at FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping Utah after a big problem and said how they can get help, but they didn't say why things changed or exactly how the help will be given.

  • 2025-05123 — Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13768
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice asking for public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations for certain communities. These changes might involve alterations to Base Flood Elevation, flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries, or regulatory floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related reports. Submissions are due by June 24, 2025, and the proposed changes aim to ensure communities meet floodplain management requirements necessary for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Community members can access the relevant documents online or at local map repositories for review and comparison.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to share their thoughts about changes to maps that show which areas are likely to flood. These maps will help communities stay safe and buy flood insurance.

  • 2024-28650 — Nebraska; Amendment No. 2 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) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Nebraska, first declared on September 24, 2024. This amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, specifically adds Richardson County to the list of areas affected by the disaster. It indicates the availability of various types of federal assistance, such as disaster housing and legal services, to those impacted. Deanne Criswell, FEMA Administrator, authorized this amendment.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has promised to help the people in Nebraska because there was a big problem, and now they've added a new place called Richardson County to the list of those who can get help. However, they haven't said how much money will be given or explained what each type of help is for, which can make it hard to understand everything.

  • 2021-03332 — Louisiana; Amendment No. 15 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10128
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Louisiana, originally declared on August 28, 2020. The amendment specifically adds Richland Parish to the list of areas affected by the disaster, making it eligible for certain federal assistance programs like debris removal and permanent work support. This includes a range of assistance categories like public assistance and help for individuals and households impacted by the disaster. The amendment was officially issued on January 13, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has decided to help more people in a place called Richland Parish in Louisiana because of a big disaster. They can now get help to clean up and fix things after the disaster happened.

  • 2025-02979 — Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10502
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has finalized new or changed flood hazard information for several communities. These changes are shown in the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) and update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and, in some cases, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. Communities affected by these changes must adopt or prove they've adopted new floodplain management measures to stay in the National Flood Insurance Program. People can review these updates at their local map repository or online through the FEMA Map Service Center.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has updated info on which areas might flood in several towns, and these towns need to change their rules about building near water so they can get flood insurance. People can check out these changes at their town's map place or on the internet.

  • 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.

  • 2024-28597 — 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.

  • 2024-28648 — Tennessee; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97028
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced an amendment to an earlier emergency declaration for Tennessee, originally issued on September 27, 2024. The update specifies that the incident period is now closed as of September 30, 2024. People and organizations in Tennessee affected by this can access various federal programs, including disaster legal services and housing assistance. For more information, Dean Webster at FEMA is the point of contact.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has changed a note about an emergency in Tennessee, saying the special help period ended on September 30, 2024. People there can now get help with things like housing and legal advice if they were affected.

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