TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Dec 14, 2021

President Joe Biden has granted an emergency declaration for nine Tennessee counties that were hit by last weekend’s severe weather, WPLN reports. Cheatham, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Gibson, Lake, Obion, Stewart and Weakley will now qualify for federal reimbursement for their emergency measures. Gov. Bill Lee has also asked for a Major Disaster Declaration, which would offer more federal resources for individuals, more money for long-term solutions and prevention of future disasters and would allow the state to replace damaged buildings, roads or recreational facilities. Additionally, Lee yesterday signed Executive Order 94 which temporarily waives certain state and federal rules, allows health care professionals to work outside their licensed state and prompts hotels and other vacation rentals to host tornado victims.