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September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. FEMA is working to ensure that all communities and populations have access to information about how to prepare.
News, Media & Events: Tennessee
Events
Sep 13, 2022 9:00 a.m. EST
- Oct 12, 2022 5:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA is seeking public comments on the draft version of the “Restoration and Recovery Guide for Private-Public Partnerships”.
Sep 20, 2022 8:00 a.m. EST
- Oct 20, 2022 5:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA seeks public feedback on the National Incident Management System Information and Communications Technology Functional Guidance.
Sep 25, 2022 9:00 a.m. EST
- Sep 28, 2022 5:00 p.m. EST
Onsite
This course is designed to present information on the risks posed by natural hazards, and the basic scientific and engineering concepts for hazard-resistant buildings and facilities. The course reviews information pertaining to impacts of wind, flood, earthquake, and wildland/urban interface fire on the constructed environment and explains key performance and construction issues related to floods, wind, wildfires, and earthquakes.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The flooding in August 2021 was unlike what most people in Middle Tennessee had ever seen. In 12 hours on Aug. 21, between 10 and 15 inches of rain fell on four counties, as much as one-quarter of the total annual rainfall for the area.
Press Release | August 19, 2022FEMA provided assistance for three disaster declarations in Tennessee in the last several months, including severe storms and flooding on Aug. 21, 2021, in middle Tennessee, and a tornado outbreak on Dec. 10-11, 2021, in middle and west Tennessee.
Fact Sheets | July 13, 2022PDFs & Multimedia
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Tennessee; Wildfire, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes - Denial
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of Tennessee's Denial on July 2, 2022, as a result of a wildfire, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of March 30 to April 5, 2022.
- Aug 8, 2022
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National — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
- Jun 29, 2022
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Tennessee; FEMA-4645-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4645-DR; Tennessee as a result of a severe winter storm during the period of February 3-4, 2022.
- Apr 13, 2022
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Tennessee; FEMA-4637-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4637-DR; Tennessee as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of December 10-11, 2021.
- Apr 6, 2022
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Effective Feb. 25, 2022 - Suspension of Community Eligibility
Feb. 25, 2022: Iowa, Tennessee and Wisconsin
- Feb 14, 2022
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Tennessee — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology Narrative
- Jan 11, 2022
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Tennessee — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
- Jan 11, 2022
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Tennessee; FEMA-4609-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4609-DR; Tennessee as a result of a severe storm and flooding on August 21, 2021.
- Oct 8, 2021
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Letter of Final Determination - February 25, 2022
LFD Date: 08/25/2021
Effective Date: 02/25/2022
States: Iowa, Tennessee, Wisconsin
- Sep 15, 2021
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Tennessee; FEMA-4601-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4601-DR; Tennessee as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of March 25 to April 3, 2021.
- Jun 11, 2021
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