The link below connects you to a document on the FEMA website that describes the disaster declaration process and the types of assistance available from FEMA. The assistance falls into three general categories: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance. The document provides an overview of each of the programs.
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/dec_proc.pdf
Thanks to Adair Schippers on the Cheatham County Commission who forwarded this info on to our office.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Additional Disaster Declarations
Designations have now been made for Carroll, Crockett, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Houston, Madison and Obion counties. This brings the total to 21.
Finding and Listing Available Housing
Many Tennesseans have been displaced from their homes after heavy rains swelled the Cumberland River and other Tennessee waterways. To help these displaced residents find housing quickly, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency is urging all property providers to list available rental housing on the free, statewide housing locater service www.TNHousingSearch.org as soon as possible. If you hear of constituents in your county who are searching for available housing, you may wish to refer them to this listing to assist in locating rental property.
Additional Disaster Declarations
Ten counties in Tenessee have now been declared disaster areas in the wake of recent flooding. Gov. Phil Bredesen has requested such status for 52 counties. The others are being evaluated by FEMA. The declaration clears the way for federal aid to areas damaged by flooding. Four of the counties are in West Tennessee -- Tipton, Shelby, Dyer and McNairy. The other six to receive the designation -- Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman, Montgomery, Perry and Williamson -- are in middle Tennessee.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
One-Page Guide for Homeowners From Congressman Cooper
Congressman Jim Cooper representing Nashville has posted a one page step by step guide to help homeowners work their way through the different types of disaster assistance available. This guide is available on-line here. The handout includes contact information for staff persons with the Congressman's office who can assist with applications for relief. If you live in this congressional district and need help or know of individuals in that situation, you may wish to contact his office. Even for those living outside the district, the handout contains useful information and phone numbers or e-mails for contacting FEMA.
Additional Disaster Declarations
NASHVILLE – The federal government today authorized a major disaster declaration for two additional Tennessee counties. On Monday, Governor Phil Bredesen asked President Obama to declare 52 counties federal disaster areas following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the state beginning Friday, April 30.
Today’s action makes federal funding available to individuals in Montgomery and Dyer Counties. Four counties – Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson – were authorized yesterday. Declarations for additional counties requested by the Governor are expected in coming days.
“President Obama and the federal government continue to move quickly in their response,” said Bredesen. “As people begin to rebuild their homes and their lives, this assistance will be an important resource for Tennesseans.”
Today’s action makes federal funding available to individuals in Montgomery and Dyer Counties. Four counties – Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson – were authorized yesterday. Declarations for additional counties requested by the Governor are expected in coming days.
“President Obama and the federal government continue to move quickly in their response,” said Bredesen. “As people begin to rebuild their homes and their lives, this assistance will be an important resource for Tennesseans.”
Flood Assistance
Many counties in Tennessee are struggling to recover from the devastating flooding that struck the region this week. The National Federation of Independent Businesses has been gracious enough to set up a web page with many important links to help businesses and families affected by the flood and has passed this link on to share with other organizations. Categories of information include financial aid, humanitarian relief and business and employee resources.
That page of information can be found here.
As I hear of other information resources, I will try to make those available.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered losses in this event. I know personally of several people who have lost their homes and virtually all their possessions. In the midst of this hardship, there have been encouraging stories of neighbors, public safety employees, volunteers, and community leaders reaching out to help those suffering. This will be a long and challenging recovery, but that can be seen as a great opportunity to reach out and help others. Lastly, I want to remind and encourage all those living in the middle Tennessee area that are serviced by an impacted water utility to please make every effort to conserve water resources in order to reduce the stress on over-taxed systems.
That page of information can be found here.
As I hear of other information resources, I will try to make those available.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered losses in this event. I know personally of several people who have lost their homes and virtually all their possessions. In the midst of this hardship, there have been encouraging stories of neighbors, public safety employees, volunteers, and community leaders reaching out to help those suffering. This will be a long and challenging recovery, but that can be seen as a great opportunity to reach out and help others. Lastly, I want to remind and encourage all those living in the middle Tennessee area that are serviced by an impacted water utility to please make every effort to conserve water resources in order to reduce the stress on over-taxed systems.
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