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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97055
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated its declaration regarding a major disaster in Tennessee, initially declared on March 8, 2023. This change, effective October 7, 2024, designates Darryl L. Dragoo as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Leda M. Khoury. FEMA lists several assistance programs available for disaster-affected individuals and communities, which vary from community disaster loans to crisis counseling and disaster legal services. The notice was filed on December 5, 2024, and is officially documented as 2024-28631.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change in their big help plan for Tennessee after a disaster, switching the person in charge to someone new. They're also offering different types of help to people and communities affected by the disaster, like loans and legal advice.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97033
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Virginia (FEMA-4831-DR), originally declared on October 1, 2024. The amendment specifies that the disaster's incident period has officially closed as of October 3, 2024. Various programs are available under this declaration to aid in recovery, including community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and disaster legal services. The revision was made public on October 25, 2024, and provides details on how to report and access funds through specific federal assistance programs.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping people in Virginia after something bad happened, but now they've finished checking who needs help. They will use money to support the communities and give things like loans, counseling, and legal help, though it's not clear exactly how much each will get.