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| https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=9E9354FF-DED4-470C-95C6-EE923F1DCD27 | Federal Government Designates Bledsoe County as a Major Disaster Area | 2011-05-05 | 2011 | 2011-05 | Republican | House | TN | Scott DesJarlais | D000616 | desjarlais.house.gov | desjarlais | https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center | scraper | On May 1, 2011, at the request of Governor Bill Haslam, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Tennessee, triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communities recover from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and associated flooding which occurred on April 25-28, 2011. On May 5, 2011, this major disaster declaration was amended and now includes Bledsoe County Residents of Bledsoe County that have been affected by the recent storms and tornadoes may apply for Individual Assistance (IA) from the Federal Emergency Management Service (FEMA). Individual Assistance can include temporary housing assistance for eligible applicants, such as rental assistance and repair assistance. “I’m incredibly pleased that the federal government recognizes the full extent of the damage that Bledsoe County sustained as a result of these severe storms and will be helping residents rebuild their lives by making sure they receive desperately needed assistance and emergency funding,” said Congressman Scott DesJarlais. “Staff members in all three of my district offices, as well as my office in Washington, D.C., are available to assist Fourth District residents in registering for Individual Assistance with FEMA. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any help to you.” HOW TO REGISTER: Telephone—1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY (800) 462-7585 for individuals with speech or hearing disabilities. Internet—They may apply for disaster assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov Washington, DC 413 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6831 Fax: (202) 226-5172 Winchester, Tennessee 212 First Avenue SE Winchester, Tennessee 37398 Phone: (931) 450-0855 Fax: (931) 962-3435 Crossville, Tennessee 62 East Second Street Crossville, TN 38555 Phone: (931) 707-9091 Fax: (931) 707-9100 Columbia, Tennessee 807 South Garden Street Columbia, TN 38401 Phone: (931) 381-9920 Fax: (931) 381-9945 “I would also like to take an opportunity to once again thank Governor Bill Haslam, Representative Cameron Sexton and all the city and county officials that were involved helping to make this funding possible, as well as the many emergency management service workers and volunteers that have worked so hard to help the victims of this terrible tragedy,” said DesJarlais. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:12:26Z |