Trump Approves $11M Disaster Declaration for Mississippi for May Tornado Recovery
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced $11 million in federal disaster relief for Mississippi, targeting recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that struck south Mississippi on May 6 and 7.
- Governor Tate Reeves requested the major disaster declaration on May 19, citing catastrophic damage across five counties where storms destroyed 88 homes and damaged 425 others.
- Despite the announcement, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency officials remain uncertain regarding the specific assistance categories approved. "We don't know if has approved both," said Scott Simmons, MEMA's chief communications officer.
- The Mississippi funding is part of a broader disaster relief package for nine states, which President Trump announced simultaneously on social media while reiterating endorsements for Republican candidates.
- As soon as the Federal Emergency Management Agency clarifies the scope of the federal declaration and funding, MEMA officials are prepared to expand recovery operations in hard-hit areas.
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$11M in disaster relief approved for Mississippi for May 6 storm damages - Daily Leader
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Trump Approves Federal Aid for Mississippi’s May Storm and Tornado Damage
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Trump approves $11M disaster declaration for Mississippi for May tornado recovery
Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced on social media the approval of $11 million for recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that hit south Mississippi on May 6 and 7. The news came in response to Gov. Tate Reeves’ request on May 19 for a federal disaster declaration. The storms destroyed 88 homes, damaged 425 others, and injured 26 people in Franklin, L…
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