As of October 9, federal disaster assistance for survivors has surpassed $344 million and has reached 375,000 households.
More than 8,000 federal workers from all parts of the country are supporting the response efforts in six states and three Tribal Nations for both Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
As the agency prepares for Hurricane Milton’s impacts to Florida, these assets remain in partnership with state, tribal and local partners to support of Hurricane Milton recovery efforts to ensure every available resource is mobilized.
Support for Tennessee
FEMA has approved more than $5.1 million for disaster assistance for over 900 households.
As of Wednesday evening the Tennessee Department of Health had confirmed 16 weather-related fatalities including two in Cocke County, one in Greene County, one in Knox County, one in Johnson County, eight in Unicoi County, and three in Washington County.
There were also nine active missing person leads that TBI was coordinating with local law enforcement response including one in Cocke County, five in Greene County, and three in Unicoi County.