Pres. Trump Promises $32M in Disaster Relief for Michigan
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced $11 million in federal disaster relief for Mississippi, targeting recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that struck south Mississippi on May 6 and 7.
- Governor Tate Reeves requested the major disaster declaration on May 19, citing catastrophic damage across five counties where storms destroyed 88 homes and damaged 425 others.
- Despite the announcement, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency officials remain uncertain regarding the specific assistance categories approved. "We don't know if has approved both," said Scott Simmons, MEMA's chief communications officer.
- The Mississippi funding is part of a broader disaster relief package for nine states, which President Trump announced simultaneously on social media while reiterating endorsements for Republican candidates.
- As soon as the Federal Emergency Management Agency clarifies the scope of the federal declaration and funding, MEMA officials are prepared to expand recovery operations in hard-hit areas.
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Trump Approves Federal Aid for Mississippi’s May Storm and Tornado Damage
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ May disaster declaration request, unlocking federal funding for areas affected by the severe weather. Trump did not specify which Mississippi counties will be eligible for the funds, nor detail the types of assistance offered under the declaration. The post Trump Approves Federal Aid for Mississippi’s May Storm and Tornado Damage, But Details Unclear appeared first on Miss…
Trump Provides Millions in Disaster Aid
President Trump announced that he has approved millions of dollars in disaster aid for several states. The disaster aid was granted to Idaho, Georgia, Michigan, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kansas for various storms and weather incidents. “I am pleased to announce that the Great State of Michigan has been approved to be given $32.1 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration Request, for Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding…
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DeSoto County NewsTrump approves $11M disaster declaration for Mississippi for May tornado recovery
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced on social media the approval of $11 million for recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that hit south Mississippi on May 6 and 7. The news came in response to Gov. Tate Reeves’ request on May 19 for a federal disaster declaration. The storms destroyed 88 homes, damaged 425 others, and injured 26 people in Franklin, L…
Trump says $22.6M in disaster aid is coming to Wisconsin, but Gov. Evers seems skeptical
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had called U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin's Republican candidate for governor, to tell him that his administration had approved $22.6 million in "in its Disaster Declaration Request, for Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding." The post Trump says $22.6M in disaster aid is coming to Wisconsin, but Gov. Evers seems skeptical appeared first on WPR.
Trump Announces Millions in Disaster Aid for 9 States
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has approved millions of dollars in disaster aid for nine states. The declarations ranged from roughly $4.5 million for Idaho to approximately $415 million for Florida, according to a series of posts the president made on Truth Social. Funding was also approved for Georgia, Michigan, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kansas. The disaster declarations were due to weather-related incide…
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