SEMA News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 12, 2024

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

Today, Governor Mike Parson requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to 15 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted the state from May 19 – 27. These storms generated tornadoes, high winds, heavy rain, and flooding across southern Missouri, causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure.

Continue reading the news release from Governor Parson's office here.



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