No decision yet on FEMA assistance for individuals after Tennessee storm

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 430

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump has not yet approved federal assistance for individuals affected by a severe ice storm that caused extensive damage to power lines in late January, at one point leaving more than 300,000 Tennesseans without electricity.

Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee on Feb. 6, opening up federal funding opportunities for longer-term recovery. The declaration approved public assistance — including federal cost sharing for debris removal, emergency measures and the …

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