Federal Register #FEMA-3635-EM

Amendment to Tennessee Emergency Declaration – Federal Assistance Programs Announced

This notice from FEMA announces an amendment to the emergency declaration for Tennessee, focusing on disaster response coordination and available federal assistance programs. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement or solicitation for products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or awarded - Notable Requirements: - Appointment of a new Federal Coordinating Officer for the Tennessee emergency declaration - Information on federal assistance programs available under the declaration, including: - Community Disaster Loans - Crisis Counseling - Disaster Legal Services - Disaster Unemployment Assistance - Fire Management Assistance Grants - Disaster Housing Assistance - Public Assistance Grants - Hazard Mitigation Grants - Amendment expands reimbursement details for emergency protective measures across all 95 Tennessee counties - No procurement activity, contract vehicles, or technical product requirements are included in this notice

Description

This notice announces the Presidential declaration of an emergency for the State of Tennessee (FEMA-3635-EM), dated January 24, 2026, due to a severe winter storm beginning on January 22, 2026, and continuing. The declaration authorizes the provision of emergency protective measures (Category B) limited to direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program for all 95 counties in Tennessee. Federal assistance is supplemental and limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. Mary Hernandez Marrero of FEMA is appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this declared emergency.

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