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President approves major disaster declaration for Tennessee (Feb. 6, 2026)

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A major disaster declaration for the state of Tennessee was issued and dated February 6, 2026.

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HUD announced federal disaster assistance and financial-flexibility measures for residents of Tennessee after a severe winter storm on Jan. 22–27, 2026, following a major disaster declaration by the president on Feb. 6. Actions include a 90-day foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured mortgages (including certain Native American borrowers), automatic 90-day extensions for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, availability of FHA mortgage-insurance programs (Sections 203(h) and 203(k)), information-sharing with FEMA and the state, and waivers/flexibilities for federal housing and community development grantees and tribal housing entities. HUD also highlighted housing counseling, discrimination complaint processes, and contact points for affected homeowners.
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Multiple official sources confirm the president approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee on Feb. 6, 2026. FEMA’s press release (HQ‑26‑020) and the FEMA disaster page for DR‑4898 list the declaration date as February 6, 2026 and state federal assistance is available for counties affected by the Jan. 22–27, 2026 winter storm. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s Feb. 6 flash report and HUD’s news release likewise state President Trump approved the Major Disaster Declaration on Feb. 6, 2026. Verdict: True — FEMA, TEMA, and HUD (official government sources) explicitly confirm the president issued the major disaster declaration on Feb. 6, 2026.

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  1. Update · Feb 13, 2026, 03:25 AMTrue
    Multiple official sources confirm the president approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee on Feb. 6, 2026. FEMA’s press release (HQ‑26‑020) and the FEMA disaster page for DR‑4898 list the declaration date as February 6, 2026 and state federal assistance is available for counties affected by the Jan. 22–27, 2026 winter storm. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s Feb. 6 flash report and HUD’s news release likewise state President Trump approved the Major Disaster Declaration on Feb. 6, 2026. Verdict: True — FEMA, TEMA, and HUD (official government sources) explicitly confirm the president issued the major disaster declaration on Feb. 6, 2026.
  2. Original article · Feb 12, 2026
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