Cohen Urges Haslam to Request FEMA Assistance After Memphis Storm

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today sent a letter to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam urging him to request assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the City of Memphis and Shelby County in response to the historic storm that hit the Mid-South region on Saturday night. The storm caused significant property damage to homes and businesses and left nearly 190,000 residents without power, including tens of thousands whose power has still not been restored.

"FEMA administers various programs which could potentially provide relief [for Memphians]," said Congressman Cohen in the letter. "For example, the Public Assistance Grant Program could assist with debris removal, repair, replacement or restoration of disaster-damaged and publicly owned facilities. The Individual Assistance and Household programs could assist with temporary residences (rental assistance) or repairs to make homes safe, sanitary and functional."

A copy of the letter can be found here.