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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 21, 2022

Workers impacted by tornadoes this past December can now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) through the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, WSMV reports. The assistance comes in addition to the federal assistance made available through FEMA. Workers in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Stewart, Weakley and Wilson counties who meet certain requirements are eligible to apply at www.jobs4tn.gov. In addition, those who are rebuilding after a major storm can apply for a sales tax refund from the Tennessee Department of Revenue, News Channel 5 reports. The Natural Disaster Sales Tax Relief program covers purchases of major appliances, furniture and building supplies.