NASHVILLE – The State of Tennessee and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Mt. Juliet at 9 a.m. today, March 20.

Disaster Recovery Centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses affected by the March 3 severe storms and tornadoes. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the state and other interests will be at the center to talk about available assistance and provide referrals to help with recovery.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides financial assistance to states, territories, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and other non-Federal entities. All FEMA grant programs are subject to the Federal procurement standards found at 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317 – 200.326. Recognizing that FEMA’s recipients and subrecipients may face exigencies or emergencies when carrying out a FEMA award, this Fact Sheet provides key information to consider when utilizing contracted resources under exigent or emergency circumstances.

Consistent with the President’s national emergency declaration for the coronavirus (COVID-

Under President Trump’s March 13, 2020, national emergency declaration for the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, FEMA’s Regional Administrators have been delegated
authority to approve requests for non-congregate sheltering for the duration of the
Secretary of Health and Human Services’ declaration of a Public Health Emergency for
COVID-19.

DENVER — Turner County flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Turner County with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.

The mapping project is part of a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks.

NASHVILLE – Homeowners and renters in Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties with losses from the recent tornadoes and storms can contact FEMA in many ways.

Survivors can apply online for disaster assistance, such as grants to help pay for temporary housing and home repairs, by creating an account at DisasterAssistance.gov or downloading the FEMA App for smartphones.

NASHVILLE – Renters in Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties whose homes and property were damaged by the tornadoes and severe storms March 3 can apply for federal disaster assistance.

FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners. Federal grants can help pay for temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a 60-day period and can be reviewed for further assistance. The deadline to register for federal aid is May 4, 2020.

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of South Carolina.

Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding from Feb. 6 to 13, 2020.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – FEMA is aware of several cases of reported identity theft involving survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes in Tennessee March 3. The agency is cooperating in the investigation.

Disaster survivors who tried to register with FEMA discovered someone had already registered using their name.

After a disaster, fraud can be a problem. Scammers may contact survivors who have not registered with FEMA and try to extract money or information. When this happens, it is likely the survivor’s personal data has been compromised.

Effective immediately, FEMA will suspend, until March 30, in-field operations in support of the Puerto Rico earthquakes. FEMA personnel will continue to work on the island to support survivors.

PONCE, Puerto Rico – As the people of Puerto Rico repair and rebuild their homes, FEMA has teamed with National Lumber to provide free information and tips on how to make homes damaged by earthquakes and hurricanes stronger and safer.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved $5,294,215 for the state of Florida to reimburse the city of Blountstown for debris removal costs following Hurricane Michael. Disaster-generated debris posed a threat to public health, safety, natural resources and tourism.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The City of New Smyrna Beach will receive nearly $1.2 million in federal grant money to elevate flood-prone homes—identified by the city—to reduce the loss of life and property from severe flooding events.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The City of Tampa will receive more than $1 million in federal grant money to install two permanent generators to support the Krause Wastewater Pump Station.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Town of Lake Park will receive nearly $3.5 million in federal grant money for the drainage system surrounding Lake Shore Drive. This project will improve existing drainage and address sea level rise due to storm surge, king tides and climate change.

PONCE, Puerto Rico – Individuals and families who were affected by the Dec. 28-Feb. 4 earthquakes in 33 municipalities now have until April 15, 2020, to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA.

NASHVILLE – One week after the federal disaster declaration, many resources are in place to help Tennesseans recovering from the March 3 tornadoes and severe storms.

Four Disaster Recovery Centers are open in addition to two Mobile Registration Intake Centers. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams have visited more than 2,700 homes in affected communities to provide information about disaster assistance.

On March 13, 2020, the President declared the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an emergency declaration for all states, tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia pursuant to section 501 (b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121-5207 (the “Stafford Act”).  State, Territorial, Tribal, local government entities and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations are eligible to apply for Public Assistance.  

The federal government continues to take aggressive and proactive steps to address the COVID-19 threat as the health and safety of the American people remain a top priority.