Mostly, the declaration could help local governments rather than individuals.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday requested the federal government issue a major disaster declaration for Missouri as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and prolonged flooding that affected large portions of the state from May 29 to June 10. The storm system, which included an EF-3 tornado in the St. Louis region on May 31, caused extensive damage to communities and facilities across the state.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday requested the federal government issue a major disaster declaration for Missouri as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and prolonged flooding that affected large portions of the state from May 29 to June 10. The storm system, which included an EF-3 tornado in the St. Louis region on May 31, caused extensive damage to communities and facilities across the state.