Congressman Cohen Announces Federal Disaster Declaration for Memphis and TN-9
Federal funding will offset cost of recovery from June 25-26 storms
MEMPHIS, TN — Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) applauded President Biden’s major disaster declaration for the State of Tennessee triggering the release of federal funding to help communities including Fayette, Shelby, and Tipton Counties recover from severe storms and straight-line winds that occurred on June 25-26. This declaration approves public assistance, while individual assistance is still pending review. Congressman Cohen strongly urged Governor Bill Lee to request this federal disaster relief and emergency assistance immediately following the storms, and the funding will be delivered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
“Memphis has weathered more than its fair share of severe weather lately, and my office has been working with local, state, and federal officials to bring home the resources we need to help offset the cost of recovery and prevent further damage by strengthening local infrastructure,” said Congressman Cohen. “With local budgets already strained, and with so many important funding priorities on the table for Shelby County, Memphis, Bartlett and Millington, this federal disaster relief is going to ease the pressure and help power a strong recovery effort.”
This is the third round of federal disaster recovery assistance that Congressman Cohen has worked to secure for TN-9 this year. In March—after writing twice to Governor Lee urging him to request assistance through FEMA—Congressman Cohen announced federal disaster assistance for Shelby County following storms that took place from December 22-27, 2022. In May, the Congressman announced the award of federal disaster assistance for communities in Tipton County following the storms and tornadoes that struck on March 1-3.
Congressman Cohen also wrote to Governor Lee urging him to request federal disaster assistance for damage done to homes, businesses, and utilities in Memphis and Shelby County following the severe thunderstorms that took place beginning July 18. Click here to read more.
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