(AP) – Disaster specialists are assessing flood and storm damage
across Missouri in the wake of storms and severe flooding.Gov. Eric Greitens said Wednesday that local, state and federal disaster
specialists are working to determine the size and scope of the damage as part of
the state’s application seeking a federal disaster declaration.
across Missouri in the wake of storms and severe flooding.Gov. Eric Greitens said Wednesday that local, state and federal disaster
specialists are working to determine the size and scope of the damage as part of
the state’s application seeking a federal disaster declaration.
Damage will be assessed for homes, personal property and public
infrastructure. If a federal major disaster is declared, funding may be
available to help flood and storm victims with assistance such as temporary
rent, home repairs and other disaster-related needs.
Strong storms and rainfall of up to 12 inches struck parts of the state in
late April and early May. Floods and flash floods caused significant damage in
southern Missouri and the St. Louis area.
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