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Kentucky governor requests major disaster declaration -FEMA chief -Breaking

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© Reuters. Deanne Criswell is FEMA’s administrator during an information session by local leaders regarding the effects of Tropical Storm Ida remnants at Somerset County Emergency Management Training Center (Hillsborough Township), New Jersey, U.S.A. September 7, 2021. REUTERS

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Kentucky’s governor asked for the Federal Government to declare the damage caused by tornadoes in Kentucky a Major Federal Disaster. This was the request of FEMA’s chief disaster management agency.

Deanne Criswell, FEMA’s chief of operations stated at a press conference the request was made by Andy Beshear, the Democratic governor of the state. If granted it would open the door to additional federal funding.

Democratic President Joe Biden already declared Friday’s tornado-like wreak of havoc in Kentucky a federal emergency. FEMA has been providing assistance to the victims, as many are facing food and water shortages.

FEMA says that emergency assistance can only be granted for $5 million.

FEMA states on its website that major disaster declarations have no limit. They “provide a broad range of federal assistance programs for people and public infrastructure including emergency and permanent funds.”

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