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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97050
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Tennessee, issued by the President on October 2, 2024. This declaration, made under the Stafford Act, allows for federal assistance due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene, starting on September 26, 2024. Federal support includes Individual Assistance, Public Assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, primarily in eight affected counties. Federal funding will typically cover 75% of eligible costs, with some exceptions for higher cost-sharing.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Tennessee after a big storm by giving money and support to fix damage and stay safe, but they haven't said exactly how much money, how all the rules work, or what special projects get more help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97038
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    This document is a notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about the U.S. President's declaration of an emergency in Florida due to Tropical Storm Helene, starting from September 23, 2024. The declaration allows for federal assistance to help manage emergency conditions in various Florida counties, focusing on protective measures, evacuation, and shelter support. The federal assistance is aimed at supporting local efforts to save lives, protect property, and mitigate hazards related to the storm, sharing costs up to 75% for eligible expenses. FEMA appointed John E. Brogan as the Federal Coordinating Officer to oversee the relief efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    In Florida, there was a big storm called Tropical Storm Helene, so the President said they can use special help to keep people safe and protect homes. This means the government will help pay for things like finding safe places for people to stay, but it's not clear exactly how they'll do this or how they'll make sure the money is used well.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1215
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The U.S. Small Business Administration issued Amendment 5 to the Presidential major disaster declaration for North Carolina, originally dated September 28, 2024, related to Tropical Storm Helene. This amendment extends the deadline for physical damage loan applications to February 6, 2025. People affected by the storm can apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The declaration and other details remain unchanged.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said that people in North Carolina, who got hurt by a big storm, have more time to ask for help to fix things. They can ask until February 6, 2025.

  • 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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97692
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued Amendment 3 to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster in Virginia caused by Tropical Storm Helene. This amendment, linked to disaster number FEMA-4831-DR, specifically adds Roanoke County to the areas affected. Those impacted can apply for disaster assistance loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. The deadlines for loan applications are December 9, 2024, for physical loans, and July 10, 2025, for economic injury loans.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is giving extra help to people in Roanoke County, Virginia, because a big storm named Helene caused a lot of damage. They can ask for special loans to fix things or help their businesses recover.

  • 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 100589
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a correction to a previous announcement regarding a major disaster declaration for Virginia due to Tropical Storm Helene. Originally declared on October 1, 2024, this amendment now includes the Independent City of Norton as a contiguous county/city. The document outlines primary and contiguous areas eligible for physical damage and economic injury loans. The original disaster notice remains unchanged except for this correction.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is fixing a mistake they made when they first said certain areas in Virginia needed help after a big storm. They are now adding a new place called Norton to the list of places that can get help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 716
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced an amendment to the Presidential declaration regarding a major disaster in North Carolina caused by Tropical Storm Helene. Originally declared on September 28, 2024, the incident period is now confirmed to have lasted from September 25, 2024, to December 18, 2024. Applications for physical loan assistance are due by January 7, 2025, while the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications is June 30, 2025. All other details in the original disaster declaration remain unchanged.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is saying that bad weather in North Carolina lasted longer than they first thought, and people have more time to ask for help with fixing things and money problems because of the storms.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9100
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced an amendment extending the application deadlines for disaster assistance loans following Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina. The amendment updates the Presidential major disaster declaration to allow more time for affected individuals and businesses to apply. The new deadline for physical loan applications is March 8, 2025, and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), it is June 30, 2025. All other information in the initial declaration remains unchanged.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to give people in North Carolina more time to ask for help because a big storm caused damage. Now, they have until March 8, 2025, to ask for help fixing things, and until June 30, 2025, to ask for help with money problems.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97022
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia due to damages from Tropical Storm Helene starting on September 25, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures in specified counties and cities, while all areas of Virginia can access the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Federal funds will cover 75% of eligible costs unless projects meet certain criteria for higher support. Timothy S. Pheil has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government said there's a big problem in Virginia because of a storm, so they will help people there by giving money and removing trash, but not all the money they give is for freeβ€”people have to pay some of it too.

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