Trump Approves More than $40 Million in Storm Recovery Funding for Kansas, Missouri
The aid follows severe July flooding that forced evacuations and aerial rescues, including more than 200 campers and staff from Camp Taum Sauk.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced more than $40 million in federal funding for Kansas and Missouri recovery, with an additional $19.9 million specifically approved for Missouri storm relief.
- Governor Mike Kehoe requested federal assistance after severe storms and flooding struck Missouri from July 9-11, prompting state troop activation including aerial rescues of more than 200 campers from Camp Taum Sauk.
- Trump also approved $9.1 million for Kentucky and $50.5 million for Texas recovery efforts. Missouri troops responded to 12 inches of rainfall across Crawford, Iron, Madison, Reynolds, and Wayne counties.
- Congressman Andy Barr thanked the administration for recovery support, while Trump reiterated his endorsement of Barr in the Kentucky Senate race. Senator Ted Cruz vowed to ensure communities receive necessary resources.
- Research by Andrew Rumbach of the Urban Institute shows major federal disaster funding decisions take roughly three times longer under the current administration than since 2000. Communities in southwest Texas waited more than six weeks for federal assistance.
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FEMA aid OK’d for Missouri counties damaged in July floods as residents wait for help
On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald Trump approved the state’s request to declare a major disaster for nine counties impacted by flooding on July 9 and 10. The counties include Bollinger, Crawford, Iron, Madison, Morgan, Reynolds, Ripley,…
More FEMA funding approved for July storms
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) President Donald Trump approved Missouri’s request for a major disaster declaration on Wednesday, FEMA and the governor’s office announced in a pair of press releases. The declaration approves FEMA public assistance for Bollinger, Crawford, Iron, Madison, Morgan, Reynolds, Ripley, Washington and Wayne counties for storms that occurred July 9-11. The estimated cost for recovery from the federal government is $19.9 million,
$5.1 million going towards storm relief in SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - Governor Larry Rhoden announced on Tuesday that President Trump will be giving funds to the state and the Oglala Sioux Tribe to help communities recover from storms. According to a Truth Social post from Donald Trump, he is approving $3.4 million for storm relief after severe winds, tornadoes, and flooding [...]
Trump Approves Disaster Relief For Seven Red States
“I just informed Governor Greg Abbott, of the GREAT State of Texas (who has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election!), that I am sending 50.5 Million Dollars to assist recovery efforts from the severe storms, winds, tornadoes, and flooding that hit them hard. Texas is a special place, and I will be back soon … The post Trump Approves Disaster Relief For Seven Red States appeared first on Joe.My.God..
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