JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:

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President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe's Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Response to July 9-11 Flash Flooding and Severe Storms

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Jefferson City

Federal share of recovery costs for Missouri communities is estimated at $19.9 million for the state's third major disaster declaration request of 2026