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  • 2024-28676 — Florida; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97047
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for Florida. This amendment, dated October 16, 2024, expands the scope of assistance to include permanent work under the Public Assistance program for various counties in Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. This addition builds on previous aid for individual assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. Various federal assistance programs are listed for affected regions to access financial support and aid services.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping more places in Florida fix things like buildings and roads after a big storm, and they're giving extra support to some areas and a tribe to make things better.

  • 2024-28638 — New York; Emergency and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97039
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a notice about the Presidential declaration of an emergency in the State of New York due to severe storms and flooding on August 18-19, 2024. This declaration authorizes FEMA to provide emergency assistance to save lives and protect property, with Suffolk County specifically designated for federal assistance. The emergency measures will include direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program, covering 75% of eligible costs. Additionally, several federal programs have been identified for potential aid, such as community disaster loans and crisis counseling.

    Simple Explanation

    In August 2024, the President said there was an emergency in New York because of bad storms and floods, and this means the government will help people there, especially in Suffolk County, by paying for some things to keep everyone safe, but they need to figure out exactly how it all works and make sure it happens on time.

  • 2021-03284 — District of Columbia; Emergency and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10121
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice about the President's declaration of an emergency in the District of Columbia due to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. This declaration allows for Federal assistance to be provided for emergency protective measures and direct federal aid with full federal funding. The announcement designates Thomas J. Fargione of FEMA as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency. Various assistance programs, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling, are authorized for use to support the emergency response.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said there was an emergency in Washington, D.C. because of a big event, the 59th Presidential Inauguration. This means the government can help out with extra money and support to keep everyone safe and make sure everything goes smoothly.

  • 2024-28608 — Connecticut; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97048
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a notice amending a major disaster declaration for Connecticut, originally declared on September 20, 2024. This amendment adds the Public Assistance program to Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties, which were already designated for Individual Assistance due to the disaster. The amendment allows these areas to receive additional aid for recovery projects. The declaration highlights several funding sources available for disaster relief and recovery efforts in the affected areas.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has decided to help more people in Connecticut by giving extra money to fix things in three counties after something bad happened there, even though they didn't say what the bad thing was. This means they will help fix buildings and places, not just help people directly.

  • 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.