disaster relief

Kinder blasts Nixon Admin. for skipping disaster recovery hearing

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:04:35 +0000

Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder (R) is criticizing Governor Jay Nixon’s (D) administration for not taking part in a disaster recovery hearing Tuesday at the State Capitol.

A House interim committee appointed to examine the state’s response to last year’s flooding and tornadoes held what was supposed to be its final hearing – but it ended early when no one from the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) or the Department of Public Safety showed up. Kinder, who chairs the committee, says they will now send a letter to the Nixon Administration asking for written testimony.

Quinn: FEMA denies Illinois appeal for assistance following tornado, severe storms

The Associated Press — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:08:22 +0000

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state's appeal for assistance after a deadly tornado and severe storms.

Quinn said in a Wednesday news release that he is disappointed with the decision and doesn't believe "it reflects the reality and devastation on the ground."

Quinn to appeal FEMA denial of disaster assistance

The Associated Press — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:34:56 +0000

Gov. Pat Quinn says he'll appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of assistance to homeowners affected by the southern Illinois tornado.

Quinn issued a statement Monday saying he informed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano of his decision.

Red Cross national disaster warehouse prepares for severe weather

Joseph Leahy — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:06:18 +0000

A year after one of the worst winters in decades, emergency officials say St. Louis is prepared for more severe weather. City and county officials were briefed Thursday on the American Red Cross's preparations at its national disaster warehouse in north St. Louis.

Mary Anderson, the Red Cross' regional director of disaster services says since last year's devastating tornados that struck Missouri, the Red Cross is making space in the 100,000 square-foot facility for more supplies.

Mo. House committee releases disaster recommendations

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:29:33 +0000

A Missouri House committee that’s been looking into natural disaster response has released a list of recommendations for lawmakers to take up next year.

One of them would create a joint House-Senate committee that would have oversight into the use of the state’s Rainy Day fund for disaster expenses. Speaker Pro-tem Shane Schoeller (R, Willard) supports the idea.