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TN Governor’s Office: Gov. Lee Requests Expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 Counties
On January 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from Winter Storm Fern.
Homeland Security Today: FEMA Makes Almost $9 Million in Funding Available for Tennessee for Disaster Relief Efforts
FEMA has announced that nearly $9 million in federal funding is now available to communities in Tennessee affected by Tropical Storm Helene and other past disasters.
Johnson City Press: Officials brief Gov. on Helene relief, request better alert system
Tennessee emergency officials updated Gov. Bill Lee on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts during a budget meeting Tuesday.
The Lynchburg Times: Moore County declared drought disaster zone
Moore County is amongst several counties that can take advantage of low interest disaster loans in connection with a severe drought that left the area parched and crops and livestock in peril late last year and during the early portion of 2025.