federal disaster declaration

Governor Nixon seeks federal disaster declaration in response to "Leap Day" storms

The Associated Press — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:15:52 +0000

Mo. governor Jay Nixon is seeking federal assistance for 18 Missouri counties hit by last week's violent storms.

Nixon said Wednesday he has requested a federal major disaster declaration for parts of southern and northern Missouri struck by tornadoes, hail and high winds on Feb. 28 and 29. The weather was blamed for three deaths, dozens of injuries and widespread property damage.

Grants and loans for disaster relief in St. Louis County have reached over $3.5 million

Alex Taylor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:53:43 +0000

As the six-month anniversary of the presidential disaster declaration for Missouri approaches, federal disaster grants and loans have reached over $3.5 million in St. Louis County.

Grants and loans have been distributed by FEMA’s Individuals and Household Programs, their Public Assistance Program and the Small Business Administration disaster loan program.

The money has been providing for those affected by disasters in St. Louis County.

Mo. gov. seeks disaster status in 23 counties to allow aid to farmers

The Associated Press — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:51:09 +0000

Updated 1:10 with assistance deadline.

Gov. Jay Nixon is asking federal agriculture officials to declare 23 Missouri counties a disaster area to allow aid for farmers who have lost crops or property.

Nixon seeks emergency declaration for Missouri due to flooding

The Associated Press — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:40:15 +0000

Gov. Jay Nixon is seeking a federal emergency declaration for the state because of flooding along the Missouri River system and flash floods in the northeast.

The governor made the request Tuesday in a letter to President Barack Obama.

White House issues disaster declaration for portions of Mo., Gov. pledges aid

Kelsey Proud and The Associated Press — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:32:37 +0000

President Obama has issued a disaster declaration for portions of Missouri affected by recent storms, tornadoes and flooding.

The disaster declaration makes federal funding available to affected individuals in St. Louis, Butler, Mississippi, New Madrid and Taney counties, according to a White House press release. Funding is also available for State and eligible local governments, along with certain private non-profit organizations.