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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 1, 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated more than $36 million in disaster assistance to Tennesseans affected by January’s severe winter storm, according to the Tennessee Lookout. Since President Donald Trump approved individual assistance on April 11, FEMA has approved more than 16,000 applications, including $7.9 million in housing assistance and $28.6 million in other aid for disaster-related expenses. The storm caused widespread damage across the state, leaving more than 300,000 utility customers without power and damaging thousands of trees. Assistance remains available to eligible residents in 29 Tennessee counties through FEMA’s individual assistance program.