Two years since the Super Tuesday tornadoes, many hard-hit communities have been almost fully rebuilt. Yet work continues for some survivors of the storm that killed 25 people and damaged more than 4,000 buildings.
Under new maps, a thousand more Nashville homes are officially in the flood plain
A thousand homeowners in Davidson County will receive a letter this week informing them of unwelcome — but not unexpected — news: Your house is in the 100-year flood plain.
Denied federal aid for Tennessee disasters? FEMA says Tennesseans should appeal.
Residents have 60 days from the date of their FEMA determination letter to submit an appeal. The letter should contain information on what’s needed from residents for FEMA to continue processing their application.
FEMA help is now available for 12 Tennessee counties hit by last month’s tornado outbreak
Tennesseans affected by last month’s deadly tornadoes are now able to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, a week after President Biden declared a major federal disaster declaration.
Federal assistance approved for Tennessee after tornadoes, but Gov. Lee wants more relief
President Biden has declared the storms that swept through the Midsouth to be an emergency, but Gov. Bill Lee wants them labeled a “major disaster.” Here’s what that would mean.
Impacted By The Flooding In Middle Tennessee? Here’s How To Access Aid.
Middle Tennessee’s deadly flood received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government, opening up more opportunities for aid for those affected.
Tennessee’s March Floods Get Disaster Declaration From FEMA, With Funding To Follow
The federal government has officially declared the flash floods on March 27 and March 28 to have been a major disaster. That means federal money will be available to pay for response efforts and infrastructure repair in 23 Tennessee counties.
Nashville Bombing Unlikely To Qualify As Major Federal Disaster, Limiting Relief Dollars
Damage assessments from the Christmas morning bomb blast on Second Avenue continues to come in less severe than originally feared, particularly to underground infrastructure.
Federal Disaster Aid Approved For Nashville Blast Recovery
Federal disaster aid was approved Tuesday in response to the Christmas morning bombing in downtown Nashville.
Tornado Volunteer Efforts Slow, But Funds Are Beginning To Reach Survivors And Nonprofits
Volunteerism is trailing off after record-breaking turnout during the initial days of tornado relief in Middle Tennessee. As recovery needs change and coronavirus spreads, volunteer counts have dipped. But emergency money has begun to reach recipients.
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