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Submitted photo Disaster Survivor Assistance crews have been working in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County to help renters and homeowners in designated federal disaster areas to apply with FEMA for relief to get emergency needs addressed.
Federal assistance is now available to those affected by record flooding that swept through the region last month By Wendy Todd The St. Louis region experienced record setting rainfall between July 25 and July 26 that led to major flooding in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles that required disaster relief efforts. According to an assessment report by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), local officials identified 1,300 homes that were impacted by the floods, 750 of which had sustained major damage. Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s request for a disaster declaration for Missouri was
approved by the Biden administration so eligible residents can seek assistance from FEMA. The assistance includes temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles and other related expenses that have occurred as a result of the flooding and storms. The federal disaster declaration also makes FEMA’s Public Assistance program available to St. Louis St. Louis County, St. Charles and Montgomery counties. The program allows local governments and qualifying nonprofits to request federal assistance for reimbursement of emergency response and
recovery costs, including repair and replacement costs for damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure. Earlier this month, the governor noted the devastation caused by the flooding and his appreciation for the federal assistance. “As we’ve seen at the assistance center events last week, there is tremendous need to support the families that have been so severely impacted by the record flash flooding,” Parson said. “I appreciate the President acting swiftly to get Missourians See ‘RECOVERY’ page 3
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