President Donald Trump has approved Tennessee’s Major Disaster Declaration, unlocking federal aid to help residents and businesses recover from the historic winter storm.
The declaration provides about $60 million in federal assistance for 23 counties, including much of Middle Tennessee. The funding can help cover home repair costs, temporary housing reimbursement, and other storm-related expenses not covered by insurance.
The approval also allows eligible government agencies and certain nonprofit organizations — including houses of worship — to apply for reimbursement for disaster-related costs tied to emergency response and recovery efforts.
Trump said the federal disaster declaration is intended to support recovery following the winter storm, which caused widespread power outages, property damage, and disruptions across the region.
Bill Lee requested an expedited major disaster declaration on January 28 and thanked Donald Trump for approving the request.
Officials say more information on how to apply for assistance will be released soon. We’ll continue to share updates as they become available.
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