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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President has declared a major disaster in Vermont due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from July 29 to July 31, 2024. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided in the affected counties of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans, for both Individual and Public Assistance. Additionally, the entire state is eligible for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Federal funds will cover 75% of the costs for disaster assistance, with specific disaster-related financial assistance programs available through FEMA.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a second amendment to a previous disaster declaration for the State of California due to civil unrest. This amendment updates the incident period to run from May 26, 2020, through December 28, 2020. People looking to apply for Physical Loan Assistance had until September 16, 2020, but those seeking Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) can submit applications up to March 17, 2021. All other details from the original declaration remain the same.

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) 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.

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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to update a major disaster declaration for Virginia, originally declared on April 2, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, names Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. FEMA provides various forms of federal assistance and services following the disaster, including loans, counseling, and housing aid. This notice ensures continued federal support and coordination for the affected communities in Virginia.

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 U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a major disaster declaration for public assistance in Utah, authorized by the President on January 12, 2021. This declaration relates to damages caused by straight-line winds from September 7 to September 8, 2020. Non-profit organizations in counties like Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake, and Weber, which provide essential governmental services, may apply for disaster loans. The deadlines for loan applications are March 15, 2021, for physical damage and October 12, 2021, for economic injury.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma due to a severe winter storm that took place from October 26-29, 2020. This disaster declaration allows for federal assistance to be provided to affected areas. The federal assistance will help with public assistance and hazard mitigation in the designated counties. Assistance will cover 75% of eligible costs, and Traci L. Brasher has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

In a notice dated September 24, 2024, the President declared a major disaster for the State of Nebraska due to severe weather, including storms and flooding, that occurred from June 20 to July 8, 2024. This declaration allows federal funds to be used to support public assistance and hazard mitigation efforts, covering 75% of eligible costs, in designated areas. FEMA will coordinate the disaster response, with specific counties in Nebraska identified for public assistance and statewide eligibility for hazard mitigation grants. Various federal assistance programs are available under this disaster declaration.