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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10128
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice modifying a previous major disaster declaration for Delaware, originally declared in April 2020. This change, effective January 20, 2021, includes appointing Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. The notice also lists various assistance programs available under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance for disaster-affected individuals and communities.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change for Delaware by picking a new person, Janice P. Barlow, to help the state after a big disaster, and they will also offer different kinds of help for people who were affected.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10116
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the notice for a major disaster declaration in Oklahoma, originally dated December 21, 2020. This amendment, issued on January 13, 2021, adds several counties, including Alfalfa, Blaine, and Comanche, among others, to the list of areas affected by the disaster. These areas are now eligible to receive public assistance. The amendment also includes specific codes for federal assistance programs to help in reporting and obtaining funds.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is helping people in some parts of Oklahoma because something bad happened there, and they are making sure more places can get help too. They're letting everyone know who can get this help and how they can ask for it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97017
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended the disaster declaration for Tennessee, initially declared on October 2, 2024. This amendment adds Hancock County and certain permanent work areas in Sevier County to the list of regions eligible for federal assistance due to the major disaster. These areas can now access various forms of aid, including Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. Deanne Criswell, the Administrator of FEMA, signed off on this notice.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA says that people in certain parts of Tennessee affected by a big disaster can now get extra help. This includes places like Hancock County and some areas in Sevier County, where they can receive things like loans and support to feel better after the disaster.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 555
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for New York State originally made in March 2020. This amendment, effective December 13, 2020, replaces Thomas Von Essen with David Maurstad as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster. The notice includes various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, such as Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants. The notice provides necessary details for further contact and guidance regarding this amendment.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping New York after a big disaster from Thomas to David, and they are offering help like loans and grants to make things better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10113
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency has updated the major disaster declaration for Iowa, initially declared on March 23, 2020. This update, effective January 10, 2021, includes changes in the appointed Federal Coordinating Officer: Kathy Fields replaces Paul Taylor in this role. The notice also lists several assistance programs available under the disaster declaration, providing financial resources for disaster relief efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made changes to a big help plan for people in Iowa who faced a disaster. Now, a new person named Kathy Fields will help lead these efforts instead of Paul Taylor.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97036
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration for South Carolina to include Beaufort County in the list of areas affected by the disaster. This amendment, issued on November 7, 2024, now allows Beaufort County to receive Public Assistance and direct Federal assistance. The document provides Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers for various types of disaster-related financial support and services.

    Simple Explanation

    The big helpers from the government (FEMA) are now including Beaufort County in South Carolina to get extra help after something bad happened. This means Beaufort County can now get special support to fix things and get better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10235
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Agriculture is requesting public comments on an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and disaster relief food distribution. This request is part of a review by the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. People are invited to comment on whether the information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, through the website www.reginfo.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Agriculture is asking people to say what they think about how they collect information to help with food programs when there's a disaster. They want to know if the way they collect the information is important and if it can be made better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10123
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous notice about a major disaster declaration in New Jersey. Originally declared on December 11, 2020, this amendment now includes Sussex County as an area affected by the disaster, making them eligible for public assistance. The document lists several programs that can be utilized for disaster relief, like Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. This amendment was issued on January 13, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA has added Sussex County in New Jersey to a list of places that got hurt by a disaster. Now, Sussex County can get special help, like loans and counseling, to fix things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 554
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice to change some details in a previous major disaster declaration for Puerto Rico. David Maurstad has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Thomas Von Essen. This change was made on December 13, 2020, and involves various federal assistance programs for disaster relief. The notice provides information about the applicable federal assistance catalog numbers for reporting and funds distribution.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping Puerto Rico recover from a big disaster, and now David Maurstad is the new leader. This change, made in December 2020, will help make sure the right help gets to where it's needed.

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

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made an amendment to the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Missouri, known as FEMA-4490-DR, which was originally declared on March 26, 2020. This amendment changes the Federal Coordinating Officer from Paul Taylor to Kathy Fields, effective as of January 10, 2021. The change involves various federal assistance programs, including loans for communities in crisis, counseling resources, assistance for unemployed individuals due to the disaster, and housing support for those affected by declared disasters.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping people in Missouri during a big disaster from Paul Taylor to Kathy Fields, starting on January 10, 2021, and this involves help like loans and housing for those who need it because of the disaster.

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