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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Governor Kehoe requests federal aid after storm damage in Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requested for President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration, which will provide federal assistance to 26 counties in the state. This request for the president is in response to the widespread storms, tornadoes and flooding that impacted Missouri from March 30 to April 8, claiming about six lives. 'While Missourians and faith-based and volunteer organizations have been supporting their neighbors and local and state governments are working hard at recovery, the cost of these efforts—often because of repeated damage in the same counties—is beyond the capacity of local communities and the state to bear in full,' Kehoe said in the release. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The Governor's Office said that these counties were requested FEMA Individual Assistance by Kehoe: Bollinger Butler Cape Girardeau Carter Cooper Dunklin Howell Iron Mississippi New Madrid Oregon Ozark Reynolds Ripley Scott Shannon Stoddard Vernon Washington Wayne This form of assistance allows residents to get federal assistance that is for temporary housing, housing repairs, qualifying expenses and replacement for damaged belongings. The Governor's Office also said that these other counties were requested FEMA Public Assistance by Kehoe: Bollinger Butler Cape Girardeau Carter Cooper Douglas Dunklin Howell Iron Madison Maries Mississippi New Madrid Oregon Ozark Pemiscot Reynolds Ripley Scott Shannon Stoddard Texas Vernon Wayne Webster With Public Assistance, the Missouri government, as well as qualified nonprofit agencies, will be able to seek federal assistance for reimbursement of emergency response and recovery costs. Missourians who face unmet needs, depending on their circumstances, are asked to contact United Way at 2-1-1 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-276. Further details about disaster recovery in Missouri can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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. Aid arrives to Nevada, MO following EF-1 tornado '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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
