Federal Government Approves Governor Parson’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration
JANUARY 2, 2025
Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that President Joe Biden has approved his request for a major federal disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit agencies in 14 counties in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred November 3 – 9, 2024, resulting in significant damage to public infrastructure.
The declaration makes federal public assistance available for the repair of damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure as well as reimbursement of associated emergency response and recovery costs. The Governor’s November 26 request included nearly $45 million in qualifying expenses already identified.
“This is important news as the communities impacted by November storms continue on the path to recovery,” Governor Parson said. “We appreciate the President making federal assistance available, which will provide millions of dollars in much needed support to help our local partners repair roads, bridges, and other critically important infrastructure.”
The following counties are included in the President’s disaster declaration: Carter, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, Washington, and Wright.
The disaster declaration also makes assistance available statewide through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Program, which assists with cost-effective measures to reduce the potential for future damage to public infrastructure as a result of natural disasters.
Missourians with unmet needs are encouraged to contact United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. For additional resources and information about disaster recovery in Missouri, please visit recovery.mo.gov.Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that President Joe Biden has approved his request for a major federal disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit agencies in 14 counties in response to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred November 3 – 9, 2024, resulting in significant damage to public infrastructure.
The declaration makes federal public assistance available for the repair of damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure as well as reimbursement of associated emergency response and recovery costs. The Governor’s November 26 request included nearly $45 million in qualifying expenses already identified.
“This is important news as the communities impacted by November storms continue on the path to recovery,” Governor Parson said. “We appreciate the President making federal assistance available, which will provide millions of dollars in much needed support to help our local partners repair roads, bridges, and other critically important infrastructure.”
The following counties are included in the President’s disaster declaration: Carter, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, Washington, and Wright.
The disaster declaration also makes assistance available statewide through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Program, which assists with cost-effective measures to reduce the potential for future damage to public infrastructure as a result of natural disasters.
Missourians with unmet needs are encouraged to contact United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. For additional resources and information about disaster recovery in Missouri, please visit recovery.mo.gov.