Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9 and Title 58.
Tennessee SB0646 establishes the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund within the state treasury to provide financial assistance for recovery efforts in counties affected by flooding from Hurricane Helene. The bill allocates an initial appropriation of $2 million, with specific amounts designated for county recovery grants and direct assistance recovery grants to eligible households. Key provisions include the requirement for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to administer the fund, develop a standardized application process for households, and ensure that funds are used for repairing or replacing damaged property and covering essential living expenses.
Tennessee SB0646 establishes the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund within the state treasury to provide financial assistance for recovery efforts in counties affected by flooding from Hurricane Helene. The bill allocates an initial appropriation of $2 million, with specific amounts designated for county recovery grants and direct assistance recovery grants to eligible households. Key provisions include the requirement for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) to administer the fund, develop a standardized application process for households, and ensure that funds are used for repairing or replacing damaged property and covering essential living expenses.
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