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  • 2024-28663 — Georgia; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    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.

  • 2024-28681 — South Carolina; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97051
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice regarding the Presidential declaration of a major disaster in South Carolina due to Tropical Storm Debby, which occurred from August 4 to August 22, 2024. FEMA will provide federal disaster assistance for public assistance projects in specified counties and hazard mitigation throughout the state. The federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the total eligible costs. Brett H. Howard has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said there was a big storm in South Carolina called Tropical Storm Debby, so they will help fix things by giving some money, but not all of it—only about three-quarters. Someone named Brett is in charge of this help.

  • 2024-28617 — North Carolina; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97052
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for North Carolina due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene. This amendment, dated October 2, 2024, modifies the cost-sharing arrangements for federal funds under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It allows for 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures for 180 days from the start of the incident. This update includes multiple federal assistance programs listed under specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is giving North Carolina full help to clean up and stay safe after a big storm, paying for everything for six months. But they didn't say how they decided this or how much exactly they can spend.