Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen announced the federal government has approved his request for disaster assistance for four counties following severe weather on April 10.
Local governments and public utilities in Rutherford, McMinn, Sequatchie and Benton counties are now eligible for Public Assistance Program funds from the federal government.
The federal program will help cover emergency response and recovery costs incurred by state and local governments.
The storm included a tornado, which caused two deaths in Rutherford County.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
A Paint That Changes Colors When Hit. The Uses Are Striking. 
Texas Floods, Canada Smoke and Western Heat Batter US 
CSU Lowers Atlantic Hurricane Forecast to ‘Well Below Normal’ 
Scientists Affirm Climate Change Fuels Extreme Weather 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.