Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has officially asked President Donald Trump to make a Major Disaster Declaration so that 58 counties can get federal help after last month’s severe storms & flooding.
On February 6, heavy rain, major flooding, and severe storms began in the state. According to Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, 83 of Tennessee’s 95 counties have reported some level of flood damage and severe weather impact.
Governor Lee’s request specifically calls for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make the Public Assistance program available to 58 counties impacted, including area counties: Coffee, Franklin, Bedford, and Moore.