Disaster assistance funding approved for Missouri for floods, storms

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 | 9:51 a.m. CDT
BY The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS — More than $8 million in disaster assistance has been approved for Missouri from summer storms and flooding.

The relief, in the form of grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency , covers the period of June 1st through Aug. 13th, and includes more than $3.7 million for home repairs and temporary housing.

The relief also includes nearly $4 million in low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

New damage assessments are under way from flooding caused by the remnants of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Emergency management officials say it's too soon to tell if another disaster declaration will be necessary.

 

 

 

 

Show Me the Errors (What's this?)

Report corrections or additions here. Leave comments below here.

You must be logged in to participate in the Show Me the Errors contest.

Comments

Leave a comment

Speak up and join the conversation! Make sure to follow the guidelines outlined below and register with our site. You must be logged in to comment. (Our full comment policy is here.)

  • Don't use obscene, profane or vulgar language.
  • Don't use language that makes personal attacks on fellow commenters or discriminates based on race, religion, gender or ethnicity.
  • Use your real first and last name when registering on the website. It will be published with every comment. (Read why we ask for that here.)
  • Don’t solicit or promote businesses.

We are not able to monitor every comment that comes through. If you see something objectionable, please click the "Report comment" link.

You must be logged in to comment.

Forget your password?

Don't have an account? Register here.

Like the Missourian?
Support us with Kachingle!

advertisements