TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 10, 2024.
In a statement, from the White House, The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Leon County.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Tallahassee Mayor, John Dailey announcing the news on Twitter, thanking the President for the declaration.
Over the last month, I have been in direct contact with the White House advocating for individual assistance in response to the May 10 tornadoes. I am proud to share that this morning President Biden approved the request for this much needed assistance. I want to personally thank…
— Mayor John Dailey (@MayorOfTLH) June 18, 2024
Federal funding is also available to State, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for debris emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes in the counties of Baker, Gadsden, Hamilton, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, and Wakulla.
Lastly, Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Mr. John E. Brogan of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been appointed to coordinate Federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT THE FEMA NEWS DESK AT (202) 646-3272 OR FEMA-NEWS-DESK@FEMA.DHS.GOV.
