Time Running Out to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance for Wildfire Damage

Time Running Out to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance for Wildfire Damage






January 30, 2017


Sevierville, TN - - (January 30, 2017) - - Survivors needing disaster assistance for damage from the Sevier County wildfires are encouraged to register soon. Time is running out.

Federal disaster assistance is available to eligible individuals and households and those who were working in or visiting Sevier County and were...

Federal Disaster Assistance Approaches $6 Million for Sevier County Wildfires




January 14, 2017


Sevierville, TN - - (January 13, 2017) - - Survivors of the Sevier County wildfires have received nearly $5.9 million in federal disaster assistance and loans from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

With the Feb. 13 deadline approaching to register for FEMA disaster assistance, here is a snapshot of the wildfire recovery in...

Sevier County Wildfire Survivors Reminded to Use Disaster Grants for Intended Purpose






January 14, 2017


Sevierville, TN - - (January 12, 2017) - - Officials urge survivors of the Sevier County wildfires to use their federal disaster aid for its intended purpose. Improperly using the funds could violate the declaration survivors sign to receive the grants and could result in future assistance being denied.

Once approved...

Maximize Federal Assistance by Completing U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Application






January 14, 2017


Sevierville, TN - - (January 10, 2017) - - Disaster survivors who were affected by the Sevier County wildfires and were referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration could lose some income-based FEMA grants if they don’t complete and submit SBA’s loan application.

FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance grants...

Aid May Be Available to Repair or Replace Vehicles Damaged by Wildfires







January 14, 2017


Sevierville, TN - - (January 9, 2017) - - Disaster survivors whose vehicles were damaged or destroyed by the Sevier County wildfires of Nov. 28 to Dec. 9 may be eligible to receive federal assistance to repair or replace those vehicles.

“Those who may be eligible include not just residents of Sevier County but those who...

Free Legal Assistance Available to Sevier County Wildfire Survivors





January 14, 2017


Sevierville, TN - - (January 9, 2017) - - — Free legal assistance is now available to low-income survivors of the Sevier County wildfires who need help with home repair contracts, counseling on landlord-tenant issues or assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims.

Survivors who can’t afford to hire a lawyer for their disaster-related...

AmeriCorps Responds to Tennessee Wildfires



AmeriCorps National Community Civiian Corps teams and specialized emergency response members deployed to assist recovery efforts





January 9, 2017



Washington, DC - - (December 9, 2016) - - The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps, announced the first resources deployed to support the response to the...