Saturday, September 23, 2006
Contact: Spence Jackson, 573-751-0290
Blunt Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather
JEFFERSON CITY–Gov. Matt Blunt issued an executive order today declaring a state of emergency in response to tornadoes, high winds, hail and flooding that have impacted communities throughout Missouri.
Severe weather hit Phelps County last night. The counties of Butler, Crawford, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, New Madrid, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley and St. Francois have also been impacted.
“My thoughts and prayers are with those dealing with the aftermath of recent fall storms,” Blunt said. “This Executive Order will help direct resources from the state of Missouri to our fellow citizens in need and is the first step towards obtaining federal assistance. We will continue to monitor the weather and the damage it has caused and will provide help wherever it is needed.”
Blunt’s Executive Order declares a state of emergency and activates the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan and directs state agencies to provide support in affected areas as needed. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has also requested damage assessments for individual assistance to people who have lost their homes.
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