Nebraska, Tennessee Seek Federal Disaster Declarations
Nebraska, Tennessee Seek Federal Disaster Declarations

Nebraska, Tennessee Seek Federal Disaster Declarations

News summary

Nebraska and Tennessee officials have urged President Donald Trump to grant major disaster declarations following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that struck Nebraska in March and Tennessee in early April. Nebraska's congressional delegation reported over $64.8 million in damages, mainly to utilities, after a destructive March blizzard and thunderstorms, and referenced FEMA's prior denial of similar requests in states like Arkansas. In Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee and the entire congressional delegation requested federal aid for storms that caused 10 deaths and significant property and infrastructure losses. President Trump has already approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee, but both states are seeking broader major disaster declarations to access additional FEMA assistance. The requested aid would support home repairs, rental assistance, public infrastructure repairs, and reimbursements for emergency and debris removal expenses. Approval of the disaster declarations remains pending.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
100% Left
Information Sources
bfb2a97b-336e-48d9-b69a-147df7862dc2
Left 100%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
2
Left
1
Center
0
Right
0
Unrated
1
Last Updated
6 days ago
Bias Distribution
100% Left
Related News
Daily Index

Negative

22Serious

Neutral

Optimistic

Positive

Ask VT AI
Story Coverage

Related Topics

Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Present

Gift Subscriptions

The perfect gift for understanding
news from all angles.

Related News
Recommended News