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Major Disaster Declared for Many North Dakota Counties Damaged by Storms

President Joe Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for many of North Dakota’s 53 counties which sustained damage caused during a series of snow storms in April. The declaration was approved for 40 of the state’s 53 counties, and …

Partial Storm Disaster Declaration Granted; New Hampshire to Appeal

President Joe Biden partially granted a request for a major disaster declaration in response to storms that severely damaged much of Cheshire and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire, Governor Chris Sununu said Monday. The request was granted for the storms …

New Hampshire Governor Asks for Second Disaster Declaration After More Storms

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu on Monday requested a federal disaster declaration for New Hampshire as a result of storms and flooding that happened July 29-Aug. 2, a week after he asked for one covering storms from mid-July. Sununu’s letter …

President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration in Pennsylvania

President Biden has declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania due to heavy rains, severe flash flooding and tornadoes in the commonwealth from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Biden approved a request from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf for a major disaster …

New York Governor Hochul Signs Request for Expedited Major Disaster Declaration

Following her visits to communities impacted by flooding from Hurricane Ida, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a request to President Biden for an expedited major disaster declaration. With presidential approval, the declaration would deliver individual and public assistance for …

Oklahoma Seeks Federal Disaster Aid After Recent Severe Weather

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin announced the state of Oklahoma has requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government for 18 counties impacted by severe weather that occurred April 28 – May 2. If approved, the designation would deliver federal …

President Obama Approves Disaster Declaration for 19 Iowa Counties

President Barack Obama has approved a major disaster declaration for 19 Iowa counties because of storms and flooding in September and October. That makes federal funding available to state and local government agencies and some nonprofit organizations. The money will …

Hurricane Hermine Declared Major Disaster; Federal Funds Available to Florida

President Barack Obama has officially declared a major disaster for areas in Florida affected by Hurricane Hermine. A news release says Obama signed the disaster declaration Wednesday. The president’s action makes federal funding available to residents and businesses in Citrus, …

Missouri Gets Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms, Floods

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says President Barack Obama has approved a request for a major disaster declaration after repeated flash flooding and severe storms from May 15 to July 27. Nixon announced the disaster declaration in a news release. Sixty-eight …