President Joe Biden Has Approved Federal Disaster Assistance For Eight Tennessee Counties Affected By Recent Flooding. Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, And Washington Counties Are Eligible For Aid. Assistance Includes Grants For Temporary Housing, Home Repairs, And Low-Cost Loans For Uninsured Losses. Meanwhile, The President Has Declared A Major Disaster In Southwest Virginia, Approving Federal Aid For Seven Hard-Hit Areas. These Include Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, And Wythe Counties, Plus The City Of Galax.