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  • 2024-28668 — Virginia; Amendment No. 6 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    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.

  • 2024-28676 — Florida; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97047
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping more places in Florida fix things like buildings and roads after a big storm, and they're giving extra support to some areas and a tribe to make things better.

  • 2021-03308 — Oklahoma; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    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.

  • 2021-03295 — Connecticut; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10129
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the major disaster declaration for Connecticut (FEMA-4500-DR), originally dated March 28, 2020. This amendment, effective January 14, 2021, appoints Paul F. Ford as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also includes a list of federal assistance programs available for use in this disaster, such as community disaster loans and crisis counseling.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed who is in charge of helping people after a big problem happened in Connecticut, and now Paul F. Ford will be the new helper. They also listed some ways they can help, like giving special loans and talking to people who need support.

  • 2024-28658 — South Carolina; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97019
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is updating its promise to help people in South Carolina after a big storm. They are changing some details, like when the storm help period ends, but they didn't explain some things very clearly, like which places are getting help or how they'll make sure the help is used properly.

  • 2024-28687 — Virgin Islands; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97048
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a previous disaster declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands, initially dated October 25, 2024. This amendment involves a change in the appointment of the Federal Coordinating Officer, with David Miller Jr. replacing Lai Sun Yee. The change took effect on October 22, 2024. Additionally, the notice provides a list of federal assistance programs available for the disaster, identified by their Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a report about a big storm or disaster in the Virgin Islands. They changed the person in charge to a new leader named David Miller Jr., and the change happened before the report was first shared.

  • 2024-28661 — Georgia; Amendment No. 7 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97046
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has updated a major disaster declaration for Georgia, initially declared on September 30, 2024. The changes include adding Taliaferro County for Individual Assistance and giving Ben Hill and Irwin Counties additional support for permanent work. Taliaferro and Turner Counties are also now eligible for Public Assistance with direct Federal aid. Various federal assistance programs are available for these counties, including disaster grants and housing assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is giving more help to some places in Georgia after a big disaster. They are making sure people can get the money or help they need to fix things and stay safe, but they don't say exactly how much money or how it will be used.

  • 2021-03306 — Alabama; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10127
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration notice for Alabama, originally issued on December 10, 2020. This amendment, dated January 13, 2021, adds Calhoun County to the list of areas affected by the disaster. The amendment also specifies various federal assistance programs available to help with recovery efforts, including Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance. The notice was filed by Robert J. Fenton, a senior FEMA official.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA said that after a big storm, more places in Alabama need help, so they added Calhoun County to the list to get money and support to fix things.

  • 2021-03317 — West Virginia; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10119
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the disaster declaration notice for West Virginia, originally issued on April 3, 2020. This amendment changes the coordinator for this disaster, appointing Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. The notice also lists several federal assistance programs and grants that are available for disaster recovery efforts. This change became effective on January 20, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government updated its help plan for West Virginia after a disaster, changing the leader in charge to Janice P. Barlow to give people the support they need to recover.

  • 2021-03330 — Wyoming; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10130
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to a previous disaster declaration for the State of Wyoming, originally dated April 11, 2020, under FEMA-4535-DR. This amendment terminates Lee K. dePalo's role as the Federal Coordinating Officer and appoints Nancy J. Dragani in his place, effective January 20, 2021. The notice includes a list of various federal assistance programs, represented by their Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers, which will be available for addressing the disaster's impact.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA made a change for Wyoming's disaster help: they switched the person in charge from Lee to Nancy and listed some help programs, but didn't say much about money or why the switch happened.

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