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Tornado victims blocked from federal recovery aid after Trump denied request
- Mississippi officials are hopeful that federal disaster aid will be granted following a series of storms in March.
- Governor Tate Reeves expressed optimism about a disaster declaration request for Mississippi, which could unlock federal funding for residents impacted by the storms.
- More than 900 homes were damaged, and seven residents lost their lives due to severe storms that hit Mississippi, which produced 18 tornadoes.
- The Trump administration has denied federal aid for tornadoes in Arkansas, raising concerns about recovery efforts in affected states.
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Mississippi Leaders Still ‘Hopeful’ Trump Will Approve FEMA Aid
Mississippi officials remain hopeful that local tornado survivors will get help from FEMA, even after the White House denied funding for other states hit by the same extreme weather. The post Mississippi Leaders ‘Hopeful’ Trump Will Approve FEMA Aid for Tornado-Ravaged Communities, Despite a Month-Long Wait appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
Casper Star-Tribune
Trump’s FEMA denies aid, catching states by surprise
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given.
Pioneer Press
Trump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more
By Alex Brown, Stateline.org ISSAQUAH, Wash. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given. Under President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied federal assistance for tornadoes in Arkansas, flooding in West Virginia and a windstorm in Washington state. It also has refused North Carolina’s request for exte…
Daily Journal
Mississippi congressional delegation urges Trump to provide disaster relief after tornadoes
Mississippi’s congressional delegation hopes President Donald Trump’s administration will approve a disaster declaration for the state after deadly tornadoes ripped through the South, but the request has been pending for a month.
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