US EditionApplications for FEMA Assistance Now Open for Those Affected by Storms on April 29 and May 16
- On Monday, President Donald Trump authorized a major disaster declaration to enable FEMA assistance for Missouri residents impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on May 16.
- Governor Mike Kehoe submitted the request following extensive damage from storms on April 29 and May 16, with assessments conducted alongside FEMA.
- The tornado on May 16 traveled 22 miles through the St. Louis area, causing extensive damage to numerous buildings and resulting in five fatalities, which placed significant pressure on the city's resources, according to Mayor Cara Spencer.
- The federal government has approved $71 million to support disaster recovery efforts, including $60.5 million allocated for direct assistance to individuals and local agencies, alongside SBA low-interest loans and cleanup operations by the EPA and Army Corps focused on hazardous debris removal.
- Eligible residents in the affected counties can now submit requests for FEMA aid, providing essential federal support to help speed up recovery and rebuilding efforts in eastern Missouri.
14 Articles
14 Articles
FEMA approves major disaster declaration, public assistance for April 29 storm recovery - Springfield Daily Citizen
FEMA also approved major disaster declarations for other areas affected by recent severe weather events in Missouri. The post FEMA approves major disaster declaration, public assistance for April 29 storm recovery appeared first on Springfield Daily Citizen.
Disaster application deadline extended to July 25
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky’s request for a 30-day extension to the registration period for those impacted by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began in Kentucky on April 2 has been approved. The deadline has been extended until July 25 for disaster survivors in all counties designated for Individual Assistance in DR-4864-KY. On April 24, President Donald Trump approved Gov. Andy …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
