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President Approves Major Disaster Declarations Across Several States For Severe Weather
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North Dakota's presidential major disaster declaration covers Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McLean, Mercer, Oliver and Williams counties and authorizes $3.4 million in FEMA disaster costs for recovery across those counties.
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Hawaii County's disaster declaration provides federal assistance for individuals and households, including grants for temporary housing and home repairs and low‑interest loans; applicants should file with their insurer first and may apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362, or via the FEMA app; FEMA also designated Hirokazu Toiya as the Federal Coordinating Officer, with potential for additional areas to be designated later after further damage assessments.
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The May 22, 2026 Hawaii earthquake drew more than 7,000 'Did You Feel It?' reports across the islands, and officials attribute the quake to Pacific Plate flexure rather than magma movement at Mauna Loa.
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In North Dakota, officials noted that storms knocked out power to more than 25,000 residents and caused significant damage to utility infrastructure, with the June 7-9 events prompting a state disaster declaration on June 30 and enabling federal public assistance for infrastructure repairs.
President Trump approved major disaster declarations across four states following severe weather events, unlocking federal aid for infrastructure repairs and household assistance. North Dakota received $3.4 million in FEMA funding for seven counties after storms knocked out power to over 25,000 residents in early June KWCH. Hawaii, Kansas, and Missouri also gained federal support for earthquake damage, summer storms, and historic flooding CBS Austin.
The declarations allow states to tap FEMA's Public Assistance program for infrastructure repairs and Individual Assistance for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-interest loans KTSA. Damage assessments continue across all four states, with officials noting that additional counties may be designated for federal aid as surveys wrap up.
North Dakota Storm Damage Triggers Seven-County Relief
Severe storms and straight-line winds battered North Dakota on June 7-9, sparking a state disaster declaration on June 30. The state requested federal assistance after the storms stripped power from more than 25,000 residents and destroyed utility infrastructure KWCH. Trump's approval unlocked $3.4 million in FEMA public assistance covering Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McLean, Mercer, Oliver, and Williams counties TSLN.
FEMA's funding covers costs to repair and replace damaged roads, bridges, water systems, and other public infrastructure TSLN. The declaration also extends to utility companies and emergency services seeking reimbursement for recovery operations.
Hawaii Earthquake Spurs Housing Aid and Loan Support
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii County on May 22, 2026, triggering a presidential disaster declaration and federal assistance for residents Ecomm News Network. The quake sparked more than 7,000 'Did You Feel It?' reports across the islands. Scientists attribute the earthquake to Pacific Plate flexure rather than magma movement at Mauna Loa Ecomm News Network.
Residents can now apply for FEMA grants covering temporary housing and home repairs, plus low-interest disaster loans CBS Austin. FEMA designated Hirokazu Toiya as Federal Coordinating Officer. Applicants should file insurance claims first, then apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362, or use the FEMA app CBS Austin.
Kansas and Missouri Secure Funding After Summer Storms
Trump approved two federal disaster declarations for Kansas following severe summer storms on June 4-15 and June 18-30 KWCH. The storms brought straight-line winds and flooding across the state. FEMA's Public Assistance will fund local government and nonprofit repairs to roads, bridges, and other damaged infrastructure KWCH.
Missouri received a major disaster declaration for nine counties hammered by historic flash flooding and severe storms Ecomm News Network. The action opens federal funding for public assistance repairs and individual aid for affected households. State officials noted that ongoing damage surveys may lead to additional county designations Ecomm News Network.
How Residents Can Access Federal Disaster Aid
Disaster declarations unlock two main aid streams: Public Assistance for governments and nonprofits rebuilding infrastructure, and Individual Assistance for households needing temporary housing or repairs CBS Austin. Residents should file insurance claims first to maximize out-of-pocket recovery CBS Austin.
FEMA assistance covers uninsured losses and gaps left after insurance payouts. Applicants can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362, or download the FEMA app KTSA. Additional areas may gain federal designation after states complete damage assessments and submit requests.
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