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Bredesen Requests Federal Farm Assistance for 13 Tennessee Counties

Released on Tue, May 25, 2010 - 9:30 am under
Requests Expected for Additional Counties as Damages are Assessed
 
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has requested a Secretarial designation of natural disaster for agriculture for 13 counties across middle and west Tennessee as a result of the historic rainfall and devastating floods that began April 30.
 
Bredesen made the request this week in a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. The 13 counties include: Benton, Chester, Dickson, Fayette, Hardeman, Hickman, Humphreys, Lauderdale, Lewis, Maury, McNairy, Perry and Stewart.

Commitment of Bredesen and Tennessee General Assembly to Pre-K Lauded in New Pew Report

Released on Thu, May 20, 2010 - 11:03 am under
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and the state of Tennessee earned national commendation in a report released today for the state’s consistent and firm commitment to high-quality pre-kindergarten. The state-by-state analysis entitled Leadership Matters: Governors’ Pre-K Budget Proposals Fiscal Year 2011 was released by Pre-K Now, a project of the Pew Center on the States.
 
“Our dedication to Pre-K in this state has been unwavering and it shows,” Bredesen said. “Pre-K classrooms are one of the best investments we can make in the lives of our young people and even in difficult budget years, with the continued support of the Tennessee General Assembly, we’ve made this valuable educational opportunity available for parents and families who want their children to attend.”

First Lady Conte to Host Panel on the Impact of War

Released on Wed, May 19, 2010 - 11:42 am under
Event is Free and Open to the Public, But Seating is Limited and Reservations are Required
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte will host a panel discussion on Tuesday, May 25 at 6 p.m. CDT at Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Residence. The event, entitled “The Other Side of War,” will feature a panel discussion focused on the challenges facing families left behind when a loved one is deployed to war. The event is open to the public at no charge; however, seating is limited and reservations are required.

Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for Four Tennessee Counties

Released on Wed, May 19, 2010 - 9:55 am under
Cannon, Giles and Marshall Approved for Individual and Public Assistance,
Pickett Approved for Public Assistance
 
NASHVILLE – Four Tennessee counties have been approved for federal assistance as a result of extreme weather and flooding that struck the state April 30-May 2.
 
Cannon, Giles and Marshall counties have been approved in both the individual and public assistance categories. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in Cannon, Giles and Marshall counties can begin applying for assistance immediately by registering online at www.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

FEMA Disaster Assistance to Tennessee Tops $28 Million in First Week

Released on Mon, May 10, 2010 - 3:56 pm under
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today more than $28 million in disaster assistance has been approved to help with recovery efforts just one week after a federal major disaster declaration was requested for severe storms and flooding that struck Tennessee.
 
“We’re very pleased with the pace of recovery operations, but we aren’t letting up,” said Bredesen. “State agencies and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency will continue working hand-in-hand with FEMA and local partners to make sure those affected by the flooding have access to the resources they need to help rebuild their lives.”

Bredesen Announces Disaster Declarations for 12 More Tennessee Counties

Released on Sat, May 08, 2010 - 5:47 pm under

NASHVILLE – Governor Bredesen announced the federal government has authorized a major disaster declaration for 12 additional Tennessee counties, bringing the total number of counties declared to 42. This action makes federal assistance available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties.

Bredesen Announces Disaster Declarations for 3 More Tennessee Counties

Released on Fri, May 07, 2010 - 5:06 pm under

Counties Declared Include Robertson, Smith and Wilson

NASHVILLE – Governor Bredesen announced today the federal government has authorized a major disaster declaration for three additional Tennessee counties, bringing the total number of counties declared to 30. This action makes federal assistance available to individuals in Robertson, Smith and Wilson counties.

Bredesen asked President Obama on Monday to declare 52 counties federal disaster areas following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the state over the weekend. Thirty counties have received declarations to date. In addition to the three counties announced today, counties authorized include: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Rutherford, Shelby, Sumner, Tipton and Williamson.

"I appreciate that President Obama and other federal officials continue to expedite our requests and announce declarations for additional counties," said Bredesen. "This will be tremendously helpful to Tennesseans who suffered losses as they work to rebuild, and I look forward to seeing more counties authorized in coming days."

Bredesen Announces Disaster Declarations for Six More Tennessee Counties

Released on Thu, May 06, 2010 - 8:14 pm under

NASHVILLE  – Governor Bredesen announced today the federal government has authorized a major disaster declaration for six additional Tennessee counties, bring the total number of counties declared to 27. This action makes federal assistance available to individuals in Benton, Dickson, Humphreys, Maury, Sumner and Rutherford counties.

Bredesen Announces Disaster Declarations for 11 More Tennessee Counties

Released on Thu, May 06, 2010 - 1:44 pm under
Counties Declared Today Include Carroll, Crockett, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Houston, Madison and Obion
 
NASHVILLE – Governor Bredesen announced today the federal government has authorized a major disaster declaration for 11 additional Tennessee counties, bring the total number of counties declared to 21. This action makes federal assistance available to individuals in Carroll, Crockett, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Houston, Madison and Obion counties.
 
Bredesen asked President Obama on Monday to declare 52 counties federal disaster areas following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the state over the weekend. Twenty-one counties have received declarations to date. In addition to the 11 announced today, counties previously authorized include Cheatham, Davidson, Dyer, Hickman, McNairy, Montgomery, Perry, Shelby, Tipton and Williamson.

President Obama Authorizes Disaster Declarations for Four More Tennessee Counties

Released on Wed, May 05, 2010 - 8:05 pm under
NASHVILLE – The federal government this evening authorized a major disaster declaration for four additional Tennessee counties. On Monday, Governor Phil Bredesen asked President Obama to declare 52 counties federal disaster areas following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the state beginning Friday, April 30.
 
This evening’s action makes federal funding available to individuals in McNairy, Perry, Shelby and Tipton Counties. Federal officials earlier today authorized declarations for Montgomery and Dyer Counties. Four counties – Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson – were authorized yesterday. Declarations for additional counties requested by the Governor are expected in coming days.
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