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FEMA reminds Tennesseans in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties who receive federal disaster assistance for damage from the April 2-24 severe storms to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for expenses. The FEMA assistance application deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m.

Disaster assistance is intended to help you pay for basic expenses caused by the disaster. The grants are tax-free and do not need to be repaid. A letter explaining what the money is to be used for will arrive within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment.

The types of assistance you may be eligible for could include:

Home repairs (e.g., structure, water, septic and sewage systems);Rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily;Repair or replacement of a disaster-damaged primary vehicle;Uninsured out-of-pocket medical expenses for an injury caused by the disaster;Repair or replacement of specialized occupational tools;Essential educational materials (e.g., computers, schoolbooks, supplies);Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster; orOther disaster-related expenses.

If you spend the grant on anything other than the purpose for which it is intended, you may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask you to return the money.

Keep receipts of your spending for three years to document that you used the money for disaster-related expenses. If you receive

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AUSTIN, Texas – A public notice has been posted that describes FEMA’s proposed funding for work projects resulting from the July flooding in Central Texas – projects that may adversely affect historic properties, floodplains or wetlands, or may result in continuing vulnerability of these areas to flood damage.

By law, FEMA is required to announce its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities under its Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs after the major disaster declaration for the July 2-18 flooding.

The public notice is posted on FEMA’s disaster web page at 4879-DR-TX Public Notice 001.

The major presidential disaster declaration authorizes FEMA to provide financial assistance and direct services to individuals and households affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties.

The declaration also authorizes FEMA to provide, under its Public Assistance program, reimbursement or direct federal assistance for emergency and permanent work to eligible state and local agencies and certain private nonprofits. Counties authorized under the Public Assistance program are: Burnet, Coke, Concho, Edwards, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Real, Reeves, San Saba, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties.

For more information about these actions or a specific project, write to La Toya Leger-Taylor, Regional Environmental Officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 6, 800 North Loop 288,

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OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California in combating the Canyon Fire burning in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

On August 7, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Canyon Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 5,118 homes in and around Hasley Canyon and Val Verde. Mandatory evacuations are taking place for approximately 5,000 people. Evacuation warnings are in effect for another 11,000 people. The fire started on August 7 and has burned more than 4,856 acres. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. FMAGs are approved through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major incidents.

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Follow FEMA Region 9 online at x/femaregion9. 
 

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