Today's declaration will bring much-needed resources to affected areas and will help families rebuild both their neighborhoods and their lives. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals and local governments in a 17 county area. The counties include Cheatham, Chester, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lawrence, McNairy, Perry, Stewart, White, and Williamson. Assistance can include disaster housing, grants, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding also is available to eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis for the repair or replacement of public facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding.
Federal funding is also available on a cost share basis for hazard mitigation measures.
Damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be added after the assessments are completed. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.