JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday that the state is seeking federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as they prepare to request a major disaster declaration for the flooding, tornadoes and severe storms that hit southern Missouri from Nov. 3-9.
The state is asking FEMA to help with Preliminary Damage Reports (PDAs) in Carter, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, Washington and Wright counties.
These PDAs conducted by federal and state emergency agencies will determine the estimated recovery costs and document damage to see if local governments and certain nonprofits will be able to seek reimbursement of emergency response and recovery costs through FEMA.
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“Last week’s severe weather system brought damaging storms, heavy rain, and major flooding, significantly impacting roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure in 14 Missouri counties,” said Governor Parson. “The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has been working closely with local officials to document damage, and initial reports clearly warrant the need for a formal review by FEMA as part of the federal disaster declaration process.”