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Major disaster
DR-1482-TN: Severe Storms, High Winds, And Heavy Rain
Major disaster declaration for Tennessee, declared 07/29/2003 for a severe storm. Covers 2 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 07/29/2003
- Incident began
- 07/21/2003
- Incident ended
- 07/22/2003
- Areas
- 2
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
- Individual AssistanceAid for people and families in older declarations
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts
People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 07/29/2003 | IHIAPAHM |
| Shelby County | 07/29/2003 | IHIAPAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-1482-TN
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Severe Storm
- Title
- Severe Storms, High Winds, And Heavy Rain
- Individual Assistance deadline
- 09/29/2003
- Closed out
- 04/23/2012
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-1482-TNSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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