Disaster Assistance
During a disaster, federal, state and local agencies work together to help communities react and recover. Please review information on my disaster relief efforts.
Preparing for a Disaster
Before a disaster strikes, you can work with your family to Build a Kit, Make a Plan and Be Informed. Just a little preparation and planning can make a big difference if you are ever in a disaster situation. Check out our recommendations for being prepared.
Dealing with a Crisis Overseas
If you or your loved one are overseas during a crisis, we can assist in coordinating emergency information with the State Department. We will send you updates and travel advisories with the latest information (See Egypt Travel Alert for February 2011) .
We recommend that all international travelers register with the Smart Traveller Enrollment Program, STEP, a free program from the Department of State that allows you to register your travel with the nearest embassy and provide any necessary updates directly to you.
If you need emergency passport assistance, visit this website and contact my office.
Flooding in Nashville, May 2010
From
Lebanon to Bellevue, downtown Nashville to Antioch and all areas
inbetween, the challenges facing our communities are daunting, but I am
committed to ensuring that we emerge from this disaster stronger and
more vibrant than ever.
Thanks to the dedication of local officials and thousands of
volunteers, we've had the best community response ever to any
disaster. Now my job is to make sure that the federal government
responds with the same determination. We should also examine what could have been done differently in the days and weeks prior to the flooding.
Our community is planning for a long term recovery. The United Way, in partnership with other agencies, has launched Restore the Dream centers where caseworkers work individually with victims to try to meet the needs of each household. Visit the Restore the Dream website for additional information.
I will continue working with local and state officials and other
community agencies on recovery efforts in the months and years to
come. If you have a specific question about your Disaster Relief FEMA
or SBA case, please contact Lana Johnston in the Nashville Office at
(615) 736-5295.
Federal Assistance Available
Disaster Relief Tax Cut: You may be able to claim a deduction for much of the damage to your home or business for losses not covered by your insurance, FEMA or an SBA loan. Click here to read my op-ed for more details.
Assistance is available for homeowners, renters and businesses through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
To see other counties in Tennessee who qualified for FEMA assistance, view FEMA's Disaster Declaration Map for Tennessee. For links to other helpful information from FEMA, click here.
CAUTION: **Please note that a FEMA official will not ask for your Social Security number except on your initial call to them. For more information on Flood Disaster related scam, please click here.**
Information for Flood Victims
Please use the links below to navigate:
Question About Federal Assistance?
- Please let us know if you have a question about your FEMA or SBA flood-related issue.
Resources for Homeowners
- Provides information and guidelines to those who have suffered home damage.
Resources for Business Disaster Recovery
- Includes state, community, and federal resources. Provides information on Small Business Administration disaster loans, insurance contact information, and guidelines for how to rebuild your small business.
Community Resources
- Provides information on health care, appliance repair, legal clinics and shelters.
Volunteer Efforts
- See where you can go to help.
Latest News and Updates
May 2, 2011
April 25, 2011
April 24, 2011
January 12, 2011
November 29, 2010
- FEMA AWARDS MORE THAN $7 MILLION TO DAVIDSON COUNTY FOR HOME BUYOUTS
- COOPER CELEBRATES RE-OPENING OF FLOODED HOMES
August 4, 2010
- COOPER AND DEAN PROMOTE TAX RELIEF FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
- COOPER CONTINUES RACE TO REGISTER CAMPAIGN IN WEST NASHVILLE
August 3, 2010
- COOPER CONTINUES RACE TO REGISTER CAMPAIGN IN ANTIOCH
- COOPER CONTINUES RACE TO REGISTER CAMPAIGN IN ANTIOCH
August 2, 2010
August 1, 2010
July 22, 2010- THE TENNESSEAN PUBLISHES THE FINAL ARTICLE IN MY THREE-PART SERIES EXAMINING THE CORPS' ROLE IN THE FLOOD
- COOPER TESTIFIES AT CORPS HEARING
- STATEMENT AT THE SENATE HEARING ON THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS' ACTIONS DURING THE FLOOD
July 21, 2010
July 18, 2010
July 11, 2010
July 1, 2010
June 25, 2010
June 18, 2010
May 27, 2010
May 17, 2010
May 9, 2010
May 7, 2010
- PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR WILSON COUNTY
- SECRETARY NAPOLITANO TO VISIT FLOOD DEVASTATION IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
- COOPER INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO HONOR VICTIMS OF FLOOD
- FLOOD RELIEF COMMUNITY MEETING FOR DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS AND RESIDENTS
- MEETING WITH CHEATHAM COUNTY OFFICIALS ON DISASTER RESPONSE
- COOPER ISSUES FEMA ASSISTANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
- COOPER ISSUES FEMA ASSISTANCE INSTRUCTIONS
- PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION APPROVED FOR TENNESSEE
- TENNESSEE DELEGATION SUPPORTS GOVERNOR'S REQUEST FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
- PRESS CONFERENCE WITH RED CROSS ON FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS
