A major disaster declaration has been granted for severe weather in 10 southern Missouri counties. Gov. Mike Parson’s office says the federal government has approved his request in response to severe weather events in May.
A news release from the governor’s office says the declaration is for multiple severe weather systems bringing tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19-27.
The declaration makes federal aid available for eligible Missourians in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties. Individual Assistance allows qualifying residents to seek federal assistance with temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses.
“This is important news for the Missouri families and communities hit hard by severe weather in late May,” Gov. Parson said in a news release. “The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will be working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to move the federal assistance process forward, which will provide millions of dollars in much needed recovery support for individuals, families, and local jurisdictions.”
Individuals who had damage or losses due to severe weather between May 19 and 27 can apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling FEMA’s toll-free application line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
The deadline for most Individual Assistance programs is 60 days following the president’s major disaster declaration.
The declaration makes federal aid available to local governments and nonprofits for the repair of damaged roads, bridges and other public infrastructure. It also covers eligible emergency response costs for the previously mentioned counties, along with McDonald, Bollinger, Madison, Oregon, and Reynolds counties.
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