Leap Day Storms 2012

Quinn announces aid to southern Ill. tornado victims

The Associated Press — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:47:13 +0000

Harrisburg and other southern Illinois communities affected by a deadly tornado in February are getting up to $13 million in state and Small Business Administration aid.

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."

Illinois to recalculate storm damage cost for FEMA

The Associated Press — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:11:21 +0000

Illinois will get the chance to convince the federal government to reverse denial of aid to southern Illinois homeowners socked by last month's deadly tornados.

FEMA denies disaster declaration in Mo.

The Associated Press — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:35:04 +0000

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon says he's disappointed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied a request to provide disaster aid to residents in 18 southern and northern Missouri counties recently hit by violent weather.

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.