FEMA Public Assistance approved for 23 Tennessee counties; individual assistance still under federal review

Winter Storm Fern prompts statewide response, recovery effort

Arkansas agencies worked around the clock before, during and after Winter Storm Fern “to safeguard lives and support local governments across the state,” a news release issued by the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management on Friday read.

No decision yet on FEMA assistance for individuals after Tennessee storm

President Donald Trump has not yet approved federal assistance for individuals affected by a severe ice storm that caused extensive damage to power lines in late January, at one point leaving more than 300,000 Tennesseans without electricity. Trump approved a…

FEMA Public Assistance approved for 23 Tennessee counties; individual assistance still under federal review

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is providing guidance on federal disaster recovery programs currently supporting communities impacted by Winter Storm Fern.FEMA Public Assistance ApprovedThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved FEMA Public Assistance (PA) to support eligible local…

Lee announces federal disaster declaration after Winter Storm Fern

NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday that President Donald J. Trump has approved Tennessee’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following Winter Storm Fern, which impacted counties across West and Middle Tennessee. “As Tennesseans begin the recovery process following Winter Storm Fern, I’m grateful to President Trump for granting our Major Disaster Declaration request,” Lee said. “This approval ensures federal resources are available…