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March 31, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal aid is available to the state of...
Tennessee
March 31, 2011
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for the State of Tennessee....
Tennessee
December 28, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state of Tennessee is in the nation's top 20 when it comes to disaster declarations, and the majority of those disasters have involved flooding. Tennessee ranks number 14 in...
Tennessee
December 20, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- This time of year, many are reflecting on the devastation created by the rising floodwaters of May. While most disaster survivors are eager to put 2010 behind them, FEMA is...
Tennessee
November 9, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Six months after a series of deadly spring storms battered Tennessee, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continue...
Tennessee
November 3, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- While Tennessee winters are generally mild, severe storms are possible. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA),...
Tennessee
October 5, 2010
LEBANON, Tenn. -- More than 200 disaster recovery case managers representing 17 Tennessee counties have been trained to provide long-term recovery assistance to their neighbors following the severe...
Tennessee
September 30, 2010
MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. -- Cumberland Caverns continues to ring to the sound of bluegrass music, thanks in part to a disaster loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Applications to SBA’s...
Tennessee
September 27, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Individuals and families recovering from the severe storms and flooding in Tennessee Aug. 17 can access a number of local and state resources to help put them on the road to...
Tennessee
September 27, 2010
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Sometimes, things happen that a family doesn’t expect. That’s why it’s important for Mom and Dad to get ready for any emergency. But kids shouldn’t feel left out – they can help,...
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