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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97059
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a previous disaster declaration for Virginia due to Tropical Storm Helene, which started on September 25, 2024. This amendment, dated October 4, 2024, changes how federal funds are shared, allowing for 100% federal funding for certain emergency tasks for 90 days within the first 120 days after the storm. This includes costs for debris removal and emergency measures. The change was authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Virginia clean up after a big storm by paying all the costs for some cleanup work for 90 days. They haven't said exactly which places will get the help or how they will pick the days, but they promise to chip in a lot to make things better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97037
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene. This amendment, issued on October 4, 2024, changes the cost-sharing for federal assistance, allowing 100% coverage for debris removal and emergency protective measures for a selected 90-day period within the first 120 days after the disaster. This assistance is authorized under the Stafford Act, with specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers to be used for financial reporting.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping South Carolina after a big hurricane by paying for all the cleanup and safety work for 90 days, so the state won’t have to pay for it.