Governor Parson Requests Federal Disaster Declaration in Response to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding

Today, Governor Mike Parson requested that President Joe Biden approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance 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.

“For the past week, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has been working in close coordination with our federal and local partners to document damage in the impacted areas,” Governor Parson said. “We are confident that federal assistance will be forthcoming and appreciate all the work that’s already been done by SEMA, local responders, and partner agencies to help these communities recover.”

Joint damage assessments conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), SEMA, and local emergency managers estimate nearly $45 million in infrastructure damage and emergency response costs eligible for federal assistance. Governor Parson is requesting Public Assistance for the following counties: Carter, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, Washington, and Wright.

Continue reading the news release from the Governor's Office here. 

For more information, call 573-751-6294 or e-mail katy.linnenbrink@sema.dps.mo.gov