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Mobile disaster recovery centers will open early May to help Tennesseans apply for assistance related to January winter storm

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Mobile disaster recovery centers will open early May to help Tennesseans apply for assistance related to January winter storm

Wsmv.com

Mobile disaster recovery centers will begin opening across Tennessee to help residents apply for FEMA Individual Assistance.
Centers will operate at multiple counties with schedules from May 2 to May 23.
Hours typically run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with Sunday hours 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT.
Starting May 10, all locations will be closed on Sundays.
Eligible counties for assistance are listed in the release and include major Middle Tennessee areas.
Residents should verify details on TEMA’s January 2026 Winter Storm webpage before visiting.
The update comes from WSMV with FEMA and TEMA guidance for disaster recovery services.

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How to get FEMA aid, Red Cross help and state assistance after tornado, storm damage in North Texas

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How to get FEMA aid, Red Cross help and state assistance after tornado, storm damage in North Texas

Cbsnews.com

FEMA offers immediate shelter help and temporary hotel assistance after disasters.
FEMA's IHP program assists uninsured or underinsured residents with disaster needs.
Residents should document damage and file claims promptly to support FEMA aid requests.
Texas residents can get state help by calling 211 or visiting 211Texas.org.
Red Cross disaster relief centers provide food, medicine, and recovery support.
Disaster aid applications can be made online, by phone, or in person at recovery centers.
The 211 service connects Texans with agencies and organizations for needed assistance.
State and federal resources work together to aid disaster recovery in North Texas.
The article notes ongoing storm impacts and multi-community damage in North Texas.

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Colorado lawmakers in Congress introduce bill to override president’s denial of disaster aid for state’s fifth largest wildfire

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Colorado lawmakers in Congress introduce bill to override president’s denial of disaster aid for state’s fifth largest wildfire

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Colorado lawmakers in Congress introduced the Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026 to let Congress override a president's denial of major disaster declarations, aiming to unlock federal aid for severe wildfires and historic floods.
The measure would trigger a 24-hour notice to Congress and require a written explanation if FEMA has recommended approval but the president denies it.
Supporters note FEMA classified over $40 million in qualified damages from Colorado’s Elk and Lee disasters, suggesting aid thresholds were unmet despite need.
Elk and Lee fires and southwest Colorado flooding are cited as the disasters the bill would target to unlock federal disaster recovery funding.
Colorado’s full congressional delegation previously urged the Trump administration to issue disaster declarations to expedite federal support.
The act would permit Congress to reverse a presidential denial and fast-track consideration in both chambers for a timely vote.
FEMA has repeatedly failed to provide detailed rationale for denials, with letters stating only that aid was not warranted.
The Lee Fire ranked as Colorado’s fifth largest, destroying approximately 137,750 acres and underscoring the scale of losses at stake.
Without federal funds, repairs to critical electrical infrastructure in Rio Blanco County could slow, shifting costs to local rate payers amid damaged transmission lines.
The measure enjoys bipartisan backing in Colorado, reflecting cross-party concern over disaster relief access.

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