Gov. Greitens requests federal aid for state’s ‘historic’ flooding
On Wednesday, Gov. Eric Greitens asked President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration for the state.
The declaration would provide federal aid to 45 counties affected by recent flooding that began on April 28.
During that time, nearly a foot of rain fell in some areas, causing several rivers and creeks to rise.
According to the governor’s camp, the flooding led to hundreds of rescues and evacuations, as well as major damage and destruction to hundreds of homes and businesses.
“As soon as safely possible, damage assessment teams began operating all over Missouri. Their reports confirm just how devastating this historic flood was for many communities in Missouri,” Gov. Eric Greitens said.
If granted, the declaration would help eligible residents in 37 of the counties with temporary housing, repairs, and expenses stemming from the flooding. The governor also asked the U.S. Small Business Administration to help businesses, homeowners, and renters in those counties with low-interest loans.
The 37 counties include: Bollinger, Butler, Carter, Christian, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Greene, Howell, Iron, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Madison, Maries, McDonald, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Pemiscot, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Ripley, Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Wayne, and Wright.
Gov. Greitens also requested aid for 45 counties, to assist local governments and qualifying nonprofit agencies for reimbursement of emergency response and recovery costs, including repair and replacement costs for damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure.
The 45 counties include: Barry, Barton, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Cedar, Christian, Cole, Crawford, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Lawrence, Madison, Maries, Miller, McDonald, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Osage, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Pulaski, Ralls, Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Washington, Wayne, Webster, and Wright.
