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Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for March 14-15 storms, tornadoes

Governor Reeves sought a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump on April 1 for Mississippi after severe weather.
Severe storms on March 14 and 15, 2025, brought flooding, winds, and tornadoes to many counties.
Eighteen tornadoes touched down, impacting 25 counties and causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
Reeves stated the storms had a "devastating impact on communities throughout Mississippi;" seven deaths occurred.
Federal assistance would supplement state efforts to meet survivors' needs after presidential approval of the request.

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Kehoe requests federal aid for March storms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe requested that President Donald Trump approve a major disaster declaration to give federal assistance for storms that caused significant damage in Missouri counties on March 14 and 15. A Wednesday release from the governor’s office say that Kehoe is requesting FEMA individual assistance for 25 counties, including: Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Dunklin, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Laclede, New Madr…

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Fox 2 Now St Louis

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Kehoe requests federal disaster declaration for March 14-15 storms, tornadoes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Wednesday, Gov. Mike Kehoe requested President Donald J. Trump approve a major disaster declaration for 28 Missouri counties devastated by storms and tornadoes that struck on March 14-15. Those powerful storms claimed the lives of 13 people and caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure across Missouri. “We are confident federal assistance will be forthcoming and greatly appreciate the critical wo…

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Governor Reeves requests FEMA federal assistance following March storms

Governor Tate Reeves is requesting federal assistance following the devastating storms in March of this year.

2 days ago·Memphis, United States

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Kehoe Seeks Disaster Declaration for March Storms

Governor Mike Kehoe has formally requested a federal disaster declaration from President Donald J. Trump in response to the catastrophic storms and tornadoes that swept across Missouri on March 14-15. The severe weather left 13 dead and caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. In a statement, Governor Kehoe emphasized the urgency of federal aid, noting the collaborative efforts between the State Emergency Managem…

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Gov. Kehoe requests FEMA assistance in recovery from mid-March severe storms

The severe storms resulted in 13 deaths and an estimated $26.9 million in damage and emergency response costs.

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Mississippi delegation urges Trump to approve FEMA assistance after mid-March tornadoes - SuperTalk Mississippi

Mississippi’s top elected officials at the federal level have joined together to urge President Donald Trump to sign Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration. The request follows a deadly line of severe weather on March 14 and 15 – storms that killed seven and injured nearly 30 more. National Weather Service officials confirmed that 18 tornadoes touched down in the outbreak, dealing tens of millions of dollars in damage …

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