# TN Disaster Could Exceed $103M 

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Severe storms and flooding that pummeled the Volunteer state during much of May are also dealing a big blow to the pocketbooks of its residents and local governments.

Federal and State disaster officials are still tallying the figures, but already the numbers show this disaster could be one of Tennessee's most costly. 

President Bush's May 8 disaster declaration was amended several times and eventually included 73 of Tennessee's 95 counties. That's more than three quarters of the state. It's also the largest number of counties ever named in one Tennessee declaration. Total estimated assistance stands at $103 million already.

Sources:
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=3594)