President Biden approves major disaster declaration for Tennessee [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – President Joe Biden approved the major disaster declaration after a request from Gov. Bill Lee.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared a major disaster in Tennessee after days of severe rain and flooding.

This funding is for people in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties.

“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster,” FEMA officials said.

Lee also signed an executive order aimed at giving extra help to those who were affected by the weather.

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It comes as areas all over the state, but especially in places like Cocke County, saw serious flood damage.

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