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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97040
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    This document, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), updates a major disaster declaration in Florida. Originally dated October 7, 2024, the amendment was issued on November 4, 2024, and announces that the emergency period has ended as of November 2, 2024. Additionally, it details various federal assistance programs available for disaster-related aid, such as loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance. The notice was filed by Deanne Criswell, Administrator of FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed some rules about helping Florida after a big disaster, saying that the emergency time is over, but people can still get help like loans and counseling; however, it's not clear how much money is given or who can get it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10120
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended a major disaster declaration for Florida, initially declared on September 23, 2020. As of January 15, 2021, Kevin A. Wallace has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Jeffrey L. Coleman. This change is part of FEMA's authority under an executive order and includes several assistance programs for community disaster recovery.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps when big problems happen, changed who is in charge of helping Florida after a big disaster. Kevin is now in charge instead of Jeffrey, but it's not really clear why they made these changes or how the money is spent to help people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95892
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced an amendment to the Presidential disaster declaration for Florida, specifically addressing Hurricane Helene. This amendment, part of FEMA-4828-DR, covers public assistance and includes Clay and Hillsborough counties as affected areas. The document highlights key dates for loan applications, including a December 4, 2024 deadline for physical loan applications and a July 7, 2025 deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). All original details of the disaster declaration remain unchanged.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has updated a special help plan for some places in Florida because of a big storm named Hurricane Helene, adding more areas that need help, but it doesn't say how much money they will get or exactly what that help includes.