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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 556
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Louisiana, initially declared by the President on October 16, 2020. This amendment, effective December 23, 2020, adds several areas for additional disaster support, including various parishes for different levels of assistance like debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent work. It also specifies which assistance programs and funds, like Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants, are available for these affected areas. The document further identifies the catalog numbers for different federal assistance programs related to the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Louisiana because of a big storm by giving extra support to certain areas for cleaning up and fixing things, but they didn't explain why they picked those places, and it's hard to tell how much it will cost.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 553
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous disaster declaration for Ohio, originally issued on June 18, 2019. This change took effect on December 28, 2020, and involves appointing Joseph Cirone as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Steven W. Johnson. FEMA also outlined several programs with specific federal assistance numbers for disaster recovery efforts. These updates are part of FEMA's ongoing response to manage the declared disaster effectively.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed who is in charge of helping Ohio recover from a disaster and is now working with a new person named Joseph. Some parts of the notice are a bit confusing because they mention special codes and details without explaining them, which might make it hard for people to understand everything.

  • 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 97024
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Georgia due to Hurricane Helene. Originally declared on September 30, 2024, the amendment allows for federal funds to cover 100% of eligible costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures for a designated 90-day period within the first 120 days after the hurricane's impact. This decision was made in response to the significant damage caused by the hurricane and is authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Georgia after a big hurricane by paying for all cleanup costs in some areas for 90 days, but they haven't said exactly where in Georgia or how it all works.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10110
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for Alaska, initially made on April 9, 2020. This update, effective January 20, 2021, involves appointing Vincent J. Maykovich as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Michael F. O'Hare. The notice outlines various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, including community disaster loans and housing assistance. This change is part of FEMA's ongoing efforts to manage and coordinate federal disaster responses.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is making a change for helping Alaska after a disaster by picking a new person, Vincent, to take charge instead of Michael. They're also reminding people about different types of help they can get to fix things and rebuild.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9419
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for the state of Maryland due to Tropical Storm Isaias. This disaster declaration allows certain Private Non-Profit organizations that offer essential government-like services to apply for loans to help with physical and economic damages. The storm took place from August 3 to August 4, 2020, and the affected counties include Calvert, Dorchester, and Saint Mary's. The deadline for physical loan applications is April 5, 2021, and for economic injury loan applications, it's November 4, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government said that because of a big storm called Isaias, they will help some special groups in Maryland by letting them borrow money to fix things and keep running. This is because the storm damaged places in Maryland, like Calvert, Dorchester, and Saint Mary's, in early August 2020.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10112
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration for Nevada, originally issued on April 4, 2020. As of January 20, 2021, Tammy L. Littrell has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Robert J. Fenton. This notice includes a list of program numbers for different types of federal assistance that may be available to those affected by the disaster, including community loans, crisis counseling, and disaster housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government updated the help given to people in Nevada after a big problem, like a disaster, and now a new helper, Tammy, will be in charge of this. They also listed different ways people can get help, such as special loans, talking to someone for support, and finding a place to stay.

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