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Emergency Declaration: Tropical Storm Ernesto
Federal disaster assistance is available to Puerto Rico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Ernesto.
Major Disaster Declaration: Florida
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Debby beginning on Aug. 1, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: Texas
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl on July 5-9, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: Iowa
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning on June 16, 2024.
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