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DR-4541-TN: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
Major disaster declaration for Tennessee, declared 04/24/2020 for a severe storm. Covers 9 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 04/24/2020
- Incident began
- 04/12/2020
- Incident ended
- 04/13/2020
- Areas
- 9
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley County | 04/24/2020 | IHPAHM |
| Campbell County | 04/24/2020 | PAHM |
| Hamilton County | 04/24/2020 | IHPAHM |
| Marion County | 04/24/2020 | PAHM |
| Monroe County | 04/24/2020 | PAHM |
| Polk County | 04/24/2020 | PAHM |
| Scott County | 04/24/2020 | PAHM |
| Unicoi County | 04/24/2020 | PAHM |
| Washington County | 04/24/2020 | PAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4541-TN
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Severe Storm
- Title
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
- Individual Assistance deadline
- 06/23/2020
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-4541-TNSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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