Active Disasters

FEMA-4751-DR-TN, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornado

Declaration Date: December 13, 2023

Incident Period: December 9, 2023

Declared Counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, and Weakley counties

Applicant Briefing information: We will host in-person briefings on the following dates and time:

• Tuesday, February 20^th – 10:00am Gibson County EMA Office
• Wednesday, February 21^st – 1:00pm Montgomery County EMA Office
• Thursday, February 22^nd – 10:00am TEMA Headquarters, SEOC

Houses of Worship Only

• Thursday, February 22^nd – 1:30pm TEMA Headquarters, SEOC

 Request for Public Assistance Deadline: February 29, 2024

Small Project Threshold: $1,000,000

Minimum Project Amount: $3,800

Periods of Performance:  Automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• 2023 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4742-DR-TN, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornado

Declaration Date: September 27, 2023

Incident Period: August 7, 2023

Declared Counties: Bledsoe, Coffee, Cumberland, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Meigs, Rhea, Roane, and Van Buren Counties

State Agencies:  Applicant Registration Form
East Tennessee:  Applicant Registration Form - East

Request for Public Assistance (RPA) Deadline: October 26, 2023

Important: Submit RPA in FEMA Grants Portal to become an Applicant. This is the only method by which an entity or organization may be eligible to participate in the Public Assistance Program. Go to: https://grantee.fema.gov/

Small Project Threshold: $1,000,000

Minimum Project Amount: $3,800

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• FEMA 2023 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4735-DR-TN, Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds

Declaration Date: September 4, 2023

Incident Period: July 18-21, 2023

Declared Counties: Fayette, Henry, Shelby and Tipton Counties

West Tennessee and State Agencies: West TN - Applicant Registration Form

Request for Public Assistance (RPA) Deadline: October 4, 2023

Important: Submit RPA in FEMA Grants Portal to become an Applicant. This is the only method by which an entity or organization may be eligible to participate in the Public Assistance Program. Go to: https://grantee.fema.gov/

Small Project Threshold: $1,000,000

Minimum Project Amount: $3,800

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• FEMA 2023 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4729-DR-TN, Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds

Declaration Date: August 17, 2023

Incident Period: June 25-26, 2023

Declared Counties: Fayette, Shelby and Tipton Counties

West Tennessee and State Agencies:  Applicant Registration Form

Important:  Submit RPA in FEMA Grants Portal to become an Applicant. This is the only method by which an entity or organization may be eligible to participate in the Public Assistance Program.  Go to: https://grantee.fema.gov/ 

Small Project Threshold: $1,000,000

Minimum Project Amount: $3,800

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• FEMA 2023 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4712-DR-TN, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornado

Declaration Date: May 17, 2023

Incident Period: March 1-3, 2023

Declared Counties: Benton, Bledsoe, Campbell, Caroll, Cheatham, Clay, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Fentress, Gibson, Giles, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Madison, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Montgomery, Moore, Obion, Perry, Pickett, Polk, Rhea, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Tipton, Wayne, and White Counties

Small Project Threshold: $1,000,000

Minimum Project Amount: $3,800

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• 2021 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4701-DR-TN, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes

Declaration Date: April 7, 2023

Incident Period: March 31-April 1, 2023

Declared Counties: Cannon, Giles, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Johnson, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Morgan, Rutherford, Tipton, and Wayne

FEMA Request for Public Assistance Deadline: May 6, 2023

Small Project Threshold: $1,000,000

Minimum Project Amount: $3,800

The eligibility for Public Assistance in this declaration is varied. To help with understanding what type of assistance is available, please see the attached Declared Counties and Programs. More will be explained during the Applicant Briefings.

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• 2021 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4691-DR-TN, Severe Winter Storm

Declaration Date: March 8, 2023

Incident Period:  December 22-27, 2022

Declared Counties: Cocke, Coffee, Davidson, Greene, Henderson, Knox, Maury, Perry, Putnam, Shelby, and Washington

Small Project Threshold: $1,000,000

Minimum Project Amount: $3,800

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• 2021 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4645-DR-TN, Severe Winter Storm

Declaration Date: March 11, 2022

Incident Period:  February 3-4, 2022

Declared Counties: Crockett, Fayette, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley

Small Project Threshold: $139,800

Minimum Project Amount: $3,500

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• 2021 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4637-DR-TN, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes

Declaration Date:  February 3, 2022

Event:  December 10-11, 2021 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes

Declared Counties:  Cheatham, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Stewart, Sumner and Weakley

Small Project Threshold: $139,800

Minimum Project Amount: $3,500

Periods of Performance: In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work. If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time. After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA. Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads
• 2021 Schedule of Equipment Rates

FEMA-4609-DR-TN, August 21, 2021 Severe Storms and Flooding

Declaration Date:  August 23, 2021

Declared Counties: Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys

Small Project Threshold: $132,800

Minimum Project Amount: $3,320

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads

FEMA-4601-DR-TN, March 27 to April 3, 2021 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Winds, and Flooding

Declaration Date:  May 8, 2021

Declared Counties: Campbell, Cannon, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Davidson, Decatur, Fentress, Grainger, Hardeman, Henderson, Hickman, Jackson, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Moore, Overton, Scott, Smith, Wayne, Williamson, and Wilson

Small Project Threshold: $132,800

Minimum Project Amount: $3,320

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007
• Public Assistance Guidance on Inundated and Submerged Roads

FEMA-4594-DR-TN, February 11-19, 2021 Severe Winter Storms

Declaration Date:  April 21, 2021

Declared Counties: Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Moore, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Scott, Shelby, and Smith

Small Project Threshold: $132,800

Minimum Project Amount: $3,320

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 1, 2020
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Monitoring Guide 3-1-2021
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007

FEMA-4550-DR-TN, May 3-4, 2020 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Hail, and Flooding

Declaration Date:  July 9, 2020

Declared Counties: Benton, Carroll, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Lake, Lawrence, Lewis, Madison, Maury, Obion, Perry, and Weakley

Small Project Threshold: $131,100

Minimum Project Amount: $3,300

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, June 2020
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007

FEMA-4541-DR-TN, April 12-13, 2020 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding

Declaration Date:  April 24, 2020

Declared Counties: Bradley, Campbell, Hamilton, Marion, Monroe, Polk, Scott, and Washington

Small Project Threshold: $131,100

Minimum Project Amount: $3,300

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, April 2018
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007

FEMA-4514-DR-TN, January 20, 2020 to May 11, 2023 - COVID-19 Pandemic

Declaration Date:  April 2, 2020

Declared Counties: Statewide – All Counties

Deadline for Submitting Request for Public Assistance:  June 30, 2022

Deadline for submitting eligible costs from January 20, 2020, to June 30, 2022:  December 31, 2022

COVID-19 Programmatic Deadlines Policy V2

Training Videos:  The following links are to training videos that FEMA has developed to assist applicants through the streamlined application process.                                           

www.youtube.com/channel/UCIJp91Ds2IaVlR1t8uXcEKg/videos

COVID-19 Guidance: Procurements Under FEMA Awards During Period of Emergency or Exigency
This online tutorial will help participants understand how to properly contract during emergency or exigent circumstances when using federal funds.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdlNKNvu_uw

Small Project Threshold: $131,100

Minimum Project Amount: $3,300

Resources
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, April 2018
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates

Application and Process Guidance
Applicant Quick Guide COVID-19 Process Review
Applicant Quick Guide Grants Portal Account and RPA
Applicant Quick Guide Completing and Submitting a  COVID-19 Project Application
Clarification on Eligible Public Assistance Program Labor Costs for COVID-19
Completing and Submitting a COVID-19 Project Application
COVID-19 Streamlined Project Application
FEMA Job Aid COVID-19 Process Overview
FEMA Job Aid-Expedited Funding for COVID-19
FEMA Job Aid Requests for Information
Recipient Options to VIew Applicant Streamlined Project Applications

COVID Policy Guidance
FEMA Advisory-FEMA Announces ALL COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Incident Periods Will Close May 11, 2023
COVID-19 Public Assistance Eligibility Air Disinfection Final
COVID-19 Pandemic-Public Assistance (PA) Disposition Requirements for Equipment and Supplies
COVID PA Eligibility Guidance-MATRIX-FP104-009-19
FAQ on Vaccine Planning for the communities
COVID-19 Pandemic Safe Opening and Operation Work Eligible for Public Assistance Interim Policy
FP 104-009-19 PA Eligibility Policy for COVID
COVID-19 Eligibility Emergency Protective Measures Fact Sheet
COVID-19 Policy Question Provision of Water Eligibility
FEMA COVID-19 Coordinating Public Assistance and Other Sources of Federal Funding
Procurement During Emergency/Exigent Circumstances Fact Sheet
Public Assistance Medical Care Policy for COVID-19
MCEA Pandemic Planning Considerations Guide 508
COVID-19 Fact Sheet Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP)
COVID-19 Floodplain Considerations for Temporary Critical Facilities
COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance
CPOG Webinar Slides
Community Engagement Funding

Food & Nutrition
COVID-19 Purchase and Distribution of Food
Additional Guidance - Purchase and Distribution of Food Eligibility - Final
HHS Community Mitigation Task Force Sustaining Nutritional Needs for At-Risk Individuals
Information on Federal Programs to Sustain Nutrition for At-risk Individuals

Non-Congregate Sheltering
FEMA Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Interim)
Official Health Order for Non-Congregate Sheltering
Non-Congregate Sheltering Request Letter to SCO

FEMA-4476-DR-TN, March 3, 2020 Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding

Declaration Date:  March 5, 2020

Declared Counties: Benton, Carroll, Davidson, Putnam, Smith, and Wilson

Small Project Threshold: $131,100

Minimum Project Amount: $3,300

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, April 2018
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007

FEMA-4471-DR-TN, October 26, 2019 Severe Storm and Straight-line Winds

Declaration Date:  December 6, 2019

Declared Counties: Benton, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, Houston, Humphreys, McNairy, Montgomery,

Small Project Threshold: $131,100

Minimum Project Amount: $3,300

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, April 2018
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007

FEMA-4427-DR-TN, February 19 to March 30, 2019 Severe Weather, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides

Declaration Date:  April 17, 2019

Declared Counties: Anderson, Bedford, Bledsoe, Blount, Campbell, Carter, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Decatur, Dekalb, Dickson, Dyer, Fentress, Gibson, Giles, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Hawkins, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lake, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Loudon, Marion, Marshall, McNairy, Moore, Morgan, Obion, Overton, Perry, Rhea, Roane, Robertson, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Smith, Tipton, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, and Wayne

Small Project Threshold: $128,900

Minimum Project Amount: $3,200

Periods of Performance:  In the below table, automatic periods of performance are provided depending on whether the project is Emergency Work or Permanent Work.  If time is still needed at the end of the awarded performance period, the State can approve a limited amount of time.  After this, any time extensions must be approved by FEMA.  Time Extension forms are available under the Grants Management webpage.

Resources:
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, April 2018
• 2019 Schedule of Equipment Rates
• Public Assistance Debris Management Guide July 2007