Governor Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for March 14 storms
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe is asking for President Donald Trump to provide federal assistance for Missouri counties affected by the deadly storms that ripped through the state and killed 13 people from March 14-15.
Kehoe is requesting FEMA assistance for 28 counties in the state, with damage assessments estimating that there is more than $26.9 million in emergency response costs and storm damage.
The counties in southwest Missouri that Kehoe requested FEMA Individual Assistance and/or FEMA Public Assistance for include Camden, Howell, Laclede, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski, Shannon, Webster and Wright counties.
The other Missouri counties requested for federal assistance include Bollinger, Butler, Callaway, Carter, Dunklin, Franklin, Iron, Jefferson, Madison, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, St. Louis, Stoddard and Wayne counties.
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'The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and local partners have been working in close coordination with FEMA to document damage in the areas impacted by these storms,' Governor Kehoe said in a press release. 'Today, we are requesting a federal disaster declaration to support the affected communities and their recovery efforts. We are confident federal assistance will be forthcoming and greatly appreciate the critical work already being done by local response agencies and many volunteer partners to help Missourians in need.'
FEMA Individual Assistance allows eligible residents a way to obtain housing repairs, temporary housing, replacements for damaged belongings and certain other expenses. FEMA Public Assistance lets local governments and certain nonprofits cover costs for emergency response, storm recovery and repair of public infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
Those who need assistance can also call United Way by dialing 211 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Other disaster recovery resources can be found at recovery.mo.gov.
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