Tennessee HB1278 establishes a fund to provide financial assistance to counties affected by Hurricane Helene.
Tennessee HB1278 creates the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery fund, consisting of an initial appropriation of $200 million from the general fund. The fund will provide county recovery grants and direct assistance recovery grants to assist with disaster recovery efforts. The Tennessee emergency management agency will allocate grants based on factors such as population, property damage, and need. Counties will disburse funds to eligible households for expenses like repairing property, replacing personal effects, and paying rent and utilities.
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