Governor Mike Kehoe

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*April 11, 2025*

*Governor Kehoe Seeks Joint Damage Assessments in Preparation for Second Federal Disaster Declaration Request within Four Weeks*

*JEFFERSON CITY *– Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the state has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participate in joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) in *20 counties* following the severe storms and flooding that began impacting Missouri on March 30. This request begins the process of obtaining a federal disaster for the second time in less than a month.

“Missouri has again been battered by severe storms and significant flooding, causing widespread destruction and disrupting the lives of many families and businesses across the state,” *Governor Kehoe** *said. “The *State Emergency Management Agency* (SEMA) and local emergency management officials have been working tirelessly to assess impacts, and we believe the extent of the damage clearly meets the threshold for FEMA to again participate in joint damage assessments.”

Joint PDAs are being requested for the following counties: *Bollinger*, *Butler*, *Cape* *Girardeau*, *Cooper*, *Carter*, *Dunklin*, *Howell*, *Iron*, *Mississippi*, *New* *Madrid*, *Oregon*, *Ozark*, *Reynolds*, *Ripley*, *Scott*, *Shannon*, *Stoddard*, *Vernon*, *Washington* and *Wayne*. Additional counties may be added as more damage information is received from local officials.

Joint PDA teams are made up of representatives from FEMA, SEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and local emergency management officials. Beginning *Tuesday, April 15*, six teams will survey and verify documented damage to determine if *Individual Assistance* can be requested through FEMA. Individual Assistance allows eligible residents to seek federal assistance for temporary housing, housing repairs, replacement of damaged belongings, vehicles, and other qualifying expenses. 

Damage assessments for roads, bridges and other public infrastructure are ongoing, likely resulting in a request for additional PDAs for *Public Assistance* next week.

SEMA continues to coordinate with volunteer and faith-based partners to identify needs and assist impacted families and individuals over the coming days. Missourians with unmet needs are encouraged to contact *United Way* by dialing 2-1-1 or the *American Red* Cross at 1-800-733-2767.

For additional resources and information about disaster recovery in Missouri, including general clean-up information, housing assistance, and mental health services, visit recovery.mo.gov [ [link removed] ].

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*Contact: Gabby Picard*

Communications Director

Mobile: 573-536-6566

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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