FEMA approves $11M in expedited emergency response funds for Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 730

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Friday that it will deliver more than $11 million in combined emergency assistance funding to Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana to expedite immediate disaster response following a debilitating winter storm.

President Donald Trump approved emergency declarations — which unlock FEMA’s logistical resources, supply stores and federal reimbursement for immediate lifesaving actions — for 12 states on Jan. 24. Typically, emergency declarations make federal reimbursement available for 75% of …

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