Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for Missouri counties affected by April storms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Gov. Mike Kehoe is requesting that FEMA approves a disaster declaration for counties that were affected by strong storms at the end of April.

Kehoe is requesting FEMA individual assistance for Randolph, Saline, Clay, Gentry, Green and Holt counties after more than 140 households were verified to have damage that were not covered by insurance. The release says more than half of the residences renter-occupied homes.

Public assistance is also being requested for Randolph, Saline, Howard, Monroe, Ripley, St. Francois, Carroll, Chariton, Green and Holt counties. If approved, nonprofits and local governments can seek federal assistance.

The release claims officials determined more than $36 million in damage occurred to public infrastructure and emergency response costs.