Posted 4/10/23

President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee, allowing for federal emergency assistance following last week’s deadly storms and tornadoes.

The declaration makes federal funding available for those affected in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne counties.

The disaster declaration includes FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, Public Assistance categories A and B, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App.