Federal Disaster Declaration

President Obama has signed a disaster declaration for Missouri in response to the storms and floods of May and June.Here's the rest of the statement…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Aug. 2, 2012 - WASHINGTON – The worst drought in decades has led to the designation of more than half…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, April 19, 2012 - WASHINGTON — Shocked that the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied disaster…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 14, 2012 - WASHINGTON – After meeting with the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency,…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, March 13, 2012 - WASHINGTON – Nearly two weeks after tornadoes and severe storms swept across the…

Mo. governor Jay Nixon is seeking federal assistance for 18 Missouri counties hit by last week's violent storms.Nixon said Wednesday he has requested a…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 5, 2012 - WASHINGTON - From historic floods in the Midwest to destructive clusters of tornadoes…

As the six-month anniversary of the presidential disaster declaration for Missouri approaches, federal disaster grants and loans have reached over $3.5…

Updated 1:10 with assistance deadline.Gov. Jay Nixon is asking federal agriculture officials to declare 23 Missouri counties a disaster area to allow aid…

Gov. Jay Nixon is seeking a federal emergency declaration for the state because of flooding along the Missouri River system and flash floods in the…