PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Assistance Applicant Briefings Scheduled

As a result of the April 2-24, 2025 severe weather, eligible entities are required to attend an applicant briefing if they plan to submit a FEMA Request for Public Assistance (RPA). The current deadline to submit a RPA is July 19, 2025. At these briefings, information will be presented on becoming an applicant, eligibility, and documentation. TEMA staff will go over program requirements, special issues, payments, final inspections, and closeout. If your organization needs assistance submitting an RPA, please email TEMA.PA@tn.gov. Please note, if assistance is requested to submit an RPA, eligible applicants are still required to attend the applicant briefing, 

Below are the days and locations of applicant briefings:

West Region

Monday, July 7, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CT | Tipton County EMA Office, 8629 Hwy 51 S, Brighton, TN 38011

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CT | Gibson County EMA Office, 1246 Manufactures Row, Trenton, TN 38382

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 1:00 p.m. CT | Madison County EMA Office, 239 Grady Montgomery Dr, Jackson, TN 38301

Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CT | Hardin County 911/EOC, 90 S Riverside Dr, Savannah, TN 38372

 

Middle Region

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m. CT | Stewart County EMA Office, 117 Donelson Pkwy, Dover, TN 37058

Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m. CT| Metro Nashville OEM, 2060 15th Ave, Nashville, TN 37211

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m. CT| Hickman County EMA Office, 550 SR 100, Hickman, TN 37033

 

East Region

Monday, July 7, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET | Tracy City City Hall, 50 Main Street, Tracy City, TN 37387

 

More information about FEMA's Public Assistance program, including eligible applicants, how to navigate the Public Assistance process, and eligible projects, can be found on TEMA's Public Assistance webpage.