Disaster aid

March 10, 2008, NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nearly five weeks after Tennessee's severe storms and tornadoes, $6.7 million has been approved in disaster assistance grants and loans for homeowners, renters and business owners by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Following are highlights of assistance as of Monday, March 10:    » read more »

Fayette County Residents Now Eligible for Individual Assistance

February 21, 2008, NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’'s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending federal disaster assistance to homeowners, renters and business owners in Fayette County who suffered damage or loss as a result of the Feb. 5-6 severe storms and tornadoes.    » read more »

November 5, 2007, PASADENA, Calif. -- Two weeks after wildfires tore through seven California counties, more than $5.6 million in federal funds is in the hands of individuals and families affected by the disaster. More than 14,500 Californians have registered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal and state disaster assistance.    » read more »

October 16, 2007, OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Oklahomans have received more than $31.7 million in disaster aid due to the severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that caused extensive damage to homes as well as personal losses this past summer. Costly in terms of monetary value and personal loss, disasters personally impacted more than 7,776 Oklahomans during the summer.    » read more »