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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President has declared a major disaster in Florida due to Hurricane Milton, which began on October 5, 2024. This declaration allows federal assistance to be provided for individuals, debris removal, and emergency protective measures in several Florida counties, with funding limited to 75% of eligible costs, except for certain cases where 100% may be covered. John E. Brogan will serve as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, and a range of federal assistance programs will be available to support recovery efforts.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta from October 26 to October 29, 2020. This declaration authorizes federal funding for various assistance programs, including Individual Assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures, in several Louisiana parishes. It also allocates funds for hazard mitigation throughout the state. Federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the eligible costs, adhering to guidelines under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for the state of Georgia, initially declared on September 30, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 21, 2024, includes additional counties that are affected by the disaster and eligible for various types of federal assistance. These counties now qualify for permanent work and public assistance programs, including debris removal and emergency protective measures. Affected counties can also access multiple federal assistance programs, such as community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance.

The memorandum, issued by the President, seeks to maximize the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance in responding to COVID-19. It orders FEMA to cover 100% of costs for eligible COVID-19 emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance Category B from January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021. This includes certain measures authorized by a previous memorandum, as well as other measures carried out from January 20, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The document also confirms that it doesn't change any existing legal authority or create new legal rights for enforcement.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Presidentially declared emergency for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, as of September 26, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance under the Stafford Act to support emergency protective measures, such as evacuation and shelter support, across designated counties. Federal aid will cover up to 75% of eligible costs. FEMA has appointed Brett H. Howard as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency response.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice regarding the Presidential declaration of an emergency for North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene. The declaration, dated September 26, 2024, enables the state to access federal assistance under the Stafford Act to aid in emergency protective measures. This includes direct federal assistance, and in some areas, reimbursement for evacuation and shelter support. Various counties have been identified for different levels of support, ensuring that federal funds supplement local efforts to manage the crisis.

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.

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.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that President has declared a major disaster in South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, which began on September 25, 2024. This declaration allows FEMA to provide federal assistance to affected individuals in various counties for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and hazard mitigation. The assistance is provided under the Stafford Act, and funding for certain programs will cover up to 75% of eligible costs. Brett H. Howard of FEMA is appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for managing this relief effort.

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.