FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Biden Grants Major Disaster Declaration for Humphreys County
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for Humphreys County, after this weekend’s catastrophic flooding. This comes in response to Governor Bill Lee’s request for the declaration and a letter from Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Bill Hagerty, Congressman Jim Cooper, and Congressman Mark Green to the President requesting an expedited major disaster designation for Dickson, Hickman, Houston, and Humphreys Counties. The declaration makes federal funding available to those affected by the catastrophic flooding in Humphreys County. FEMA is continuing to conduct assessments for the remaining three counties.
After touring Humphreys County Green noted, “I toured the devastation in Humphreys County Sunday. There really are no words to describe the tragedy. Our hearts are broken for those lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. Our entire community is grieving over this historic disaster.”
More than 20 Tennesseans are confirmed dead, and at least a dozen are still missing. Many more have lost their homes, and businesses have been destroyed.
Green said, “Everyone is working around the clock to help those who need it. I am heartened to see the Volunteer State live up to its name and am grateful to Governor Lee for his leadership in ensuring this declaration was granted swiftly. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all our frontline workers, and our local leaders, like County Executive Jessie Wallace, Mayor Buddy Frazier, and Sheriff Chris Davis. It will take months to recover from this disaster and years to rebuild. Yet I know Tennesseans are strong and we will get through this together.”
Individuals in Humphreys County needing assistance can apply with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
For public assistance go here and for individual assistance go here.
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