US EditionTrump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states
Federal aid of $29.8 million targets recovery efforts after August floods damaged over 1,500 homes and caused $76 million in total damages, officials said.
- President Donald Trump approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes due to storms and floods this spring and summer.
- The approved states are Kansas, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, along with tribes in Montana and South Dakota.
- Trump has authorized over 30 major natural disaster declarations since he took office in January.
- For Wisconsin, Trump's aid was limited to three counties instead of the six requested.
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Trump approves federal funds to help pay for cleanup of deadly June storms in North Dakota
FARGO — President Donald Trump has approved federal funds that will help pay for more than $11 million in damage caused by deadly June storms in North Dakota. Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced late Thursday, Sept. 11, that Trump signed the request to declare the June 20 storms a major disaster declaration. North Dakota can use the funds to help pay for debris removal, emergency operations and repairs to roads, public buildings and electrical lines,…
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Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin to receive $29.8M in federal aid for flood victims
Reading Time: 2 minutes Wisconsin will receive nearly $30 million in federal disaster relief to aid victims of last month’s flooding. President Donald Trump announced Thursday in a social media post that he had approved the state’s request to help Milwaukee and other parts of the state affected by floods. The total approved is $29.8 million. The approval came one month after historic rainfall caused widespread flooding in southeastern Wisconsin …
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