Tennessee's Cleanup Crew Gets Federal Upgrade
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Tennessee just got a disaster upgrade! Four counties—Lawrence, Maury, Robertson, and Wilson—are now approved for more cleanup and rebuilding help, while Decatur, Dickson, and Hardeman get extra debris removal support. This means more federal money and aid are on the way to help folks recover faster, starting from February 13, 2026.
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Four TN counties get rebuilding aid
If you live, work, or run a business in Lawrence, Maury, Robertson, or Wilson Counties, Tennessee, those counties are now approved for federal debris removal (Category A) and permanent work repairs (Categories C–G). This amendment was issued February 13, 2026; these counties were already designated for emergency protective measures (Category B) including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
Three TN counties approved for debris removal
If you live, work, or run a business in Decatur, Dickson, or Hardeman Counties, Tennessee, those counties are now approved for federal debris removal (Category A). This amendment was issued February 13, 2026; these counties were already designated for emergency protective measures (Category B) including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
Federal disaster programs available for Tennessee
Federal assistance programs available for reporting and drawing funds for this disaster include: 97.030 Community Disaster Loans; 97.031 Cora Brown Fund; 97.032 Crisis Counseling; 97.033 Disaster Legal Services; 97.034 Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046 Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048 Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households; 97.049 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036 Disaster Grants--Public Assistance; and 97.039 Hazard Mitigation Grant. These programs apply to the declared disaster associated with Tennessee and the amendment issued February 13, 2026.
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