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It is important for Tennesseans who applied for FEMA assistance to answer calls from unknown numbers. FEMA is calling applicants to ensure they receive all the assistance they are eligible for, which could include housing options, additional funds, or referrals to agencies and organizations who may be able to provide help that FEMA cannot.

This is why you should stay in touch with FEMA and update your contact information if it changes. FEMA needs to be able to reach you. The fastest way to update your information and stay in contact with FEMA is through your DisasterAssistance.gov account. If you do not have internet access or need services not available on FEMA’s website, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions. Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov).

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Disaster Recovery Centers

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday

Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261

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Grant Funding Aligned to Revised National Priority Areas, Including Border Security and Election Security 

WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA published Notices of Funding Opportunity for 15 grant programs, making nearly $1 billion available to communities across the country. These federal funds will enable states to manage their preparation for disasters like fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, as well as incidents like terrorist attacks or massive cyber disruptions. These funding opportunities join several others recently published by FEMA. Since Friday, July 25, FEMA has published Notices of Funding Opportunity amounting to more than $2.2 billion available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments to help them protect American citizens. 

“FEMA is shifting from bloated, DC-centric dead weight to a lean, deployable disaster force that empowers states to provide relief for their citizens,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the FEMA Administrator David Richardson. “Through these funding opportunities, we are enabling all of our partners especially state, local, tribal and territorial governments to plan for and manage their own disaster response and recovery. The more we build resilience directly in our communities, the more prepared our nation will be when disasters strike.” 

This announcement comes after a critical evaluation of all grant programs and recipients to root out waste, fraud and abuse and deliver accountability for the American taxpayer. Unlike the previous administration, recipients of grants will no

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to New Mexican residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025.

Residents and businesses in Lincoln County may now apply if they had damage in the recent storms. 

FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of New Mexicans. Disaster loans are the largest source of federal recovery funds for New Mexicans. They help private property owners pay for disaster losses not covered by insurance, local or state programs. SBA loans also cover deductibles and increased cost of compliance after a disaster. New Mexicans should not wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application. 

Interest rates on disaster loans can be as low as 2.75% for homeowners and renters, 3.62% for private nonprofit organizations and 4% for businesses, with terms up to 30 years for physical damage to real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery and equipment. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

New Mexicans are not required to begin repaying the loan and the interest does not begin to accumulate for 12 months from the date the first disaster loan disbursement is awarded.

Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan of up

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