What help is the federal government offering now to people impacted by Winter Storm Fern? Plus, a roundup of the news for April 15, 2026.
After wait, Tennessee receives more FEMA relief for ice storm
Tennessee will receive a higher level of disaster relief for Winter Storm Fern in 29 counties.
Nashville taking steps to lessen storm burdens; more FEMA aid approved
Nearly all Nashvillians have regained power as of Friday — and both Metro and federal leaders are escalating the next stages of the recovery. Here’s the latest as of 10:45 p.m. Friday.
NashVillager Podcast: Disasters are expensive
Who will pay for the bills for this ice storm? Plus the local news for January 29, 2026.
AP finds major disaster declarations are taking longer under Trump
Disaster survivors are waiting longer for federal aid. It’s taking more than a month, on average, for President Donald Trump to approve major disaster declarations after receiving requests — up from an average of less than two weeks during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Here’s how to apply for FEMA aid for April storms
Tennesseans impacted by tornadoes and flooding in early April can now access additional in-person FEMA disaster recovery help.
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