JEFFERSON CITY – Federal assistance will now be available to communities in certain counties within the 25th Senatorial District, represented by Senate Leader Robert N. Mayer, R-Dexter. Butler and New Madrid are among five counties in Missouri to receive a major disaster declaration after severe storms in April and May caused devastating tornadoes and massive flooding in many parts of the state.
“It’s important that citizens in these affected areas know that help is available during a time when normalcy seems unattainable,” said Sen. Mayer. “Missourians who lost some of their most valuable possessions will be able to gather the pieces of their life back together with this federal assistance, and once again, feel at home in their community.”
Federal disaster aid is available to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The major disaster declaration, granted by President Obama on May 9, allows citizens in Butler and New Madrid counties to seek federal assistance for uninsured losses from the storms and flooding that have affected Missouri since April 19. Citizens can use the assistance for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the storm.
“I’m proud of the work first responders, officials and volunteers have done thus far in assisting those who have been victims of Missouri’s severe weather conditions,” said Sen. Mayer. “With this federal assistance, we will be able to do more to help our friends, families and neighbors begin to get back to their way of life.”
Individuals and businesses owners who sustained losses in Butler and New Madrid counties can begin applying for assistance today by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (this toll-free number will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice).
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