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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Tennessee Tropical Storm Helene

FEMA Alert
October 2, 2024

***LAST UPDATE: 11/6/24***

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene beginning September 26, 2024 and continuing. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

Carter
Cocke
Greene
Hamblen
Hawkins
Johnson
Unicoi
Washington

Public Assistance:

Carter
Claiborne
Cocke
Grainger
Greene
Hamblen
Hancock
Hawkins
Jefferson
Johnson
Sevier
Sullivan
Unicoi
Washington

Tennessee Tropical Storm Helene (DR-4832-TN)

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

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