Tennessee's Double Amendment: Storm Funds Finally Hit the Ground
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
Tennessee’s emergency declaration from January 24, 2026, just got an official update! The emergency period officially ended on January 27, 2026, which means the state can now access specific federal disaster funds to help with recovery. This change clears the way for Tennessee to get the money and support it needs to bounce back faster.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disaster Housing and Other Needs Aid
Because the incident period closed effective January 27, 2026, Tennessee may use CFDA 97.048, 97.049, and 97.050 to report and draw federal Disaster Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance funds. If you are a Tennessee household affected by the emergency, these specific programs are available to help with housing and other disaster-related needs.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
Because the incident period closed effective January 27, 2026, Tennessee may use CFDA 97.034 for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). If you lost work because of the emergency in Tennessee, DUA is listed as an available federal program you can report to and draw funds from.
Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Funding
The notice lists CFDA 97.036 (Disaster Grants--Public Assistance) and CFDA 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant), among others, as available for reporting and drawing funds now that the incident period closed on January 27, 2026. These programs support public recovery, mitigation work, and disaster-related public projects in Tennessee.
Crisis Counseling and Legal Help Listed
CFDA 97.032 (Crisis Counseling) and CFDA 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services) are listed for Tennessee now that the incident period closed on January 27, 2026. If you were affected by the emergency in Tennessee, these programs are available for counseling and legal help related to the disaster.
Community Loans, Fire Grants, and Cora Brown Fund Listed
The notice lists CFDA 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans), 97.031 (Cora Brown Fund), and 97.046 (Fire Management Assistance Grant) as available for reporting and drawing funds now that the incident period closed on January 27, 2026. These specific funding lines are available to be used in Tennessee's recovery and response efforts.
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Tennessee’s emergency declaration just got an upgrade! Now, all 95 counties can get reimbursed for emergency protective actions after the January 2026 disaster. This means more federal help is on the way to keep folks safe and speed up recovery.
Next: 2026-08839, Tennessee; Emergency and Related Determinations
A big winter storm hit Tennessee starting January 22, 2026, causing serious damage. The President declared an emergency on January 24, so FEMA can help cover 75% of the cleanup and safety costs to protect people and property. This means faster aid and support for affected communities to bounce back stronger and safer.