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Disaster declaration approved for 68 MO counties

Nearly 70 Missouri counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance from severe storms and flash flooding in May, June and July.

Governor Jay Nixon says at least 10 deaths resulted from the major disaster and an estimated $38 million dollars in damage occurred in roads, bridges and other public infrastructure.

Local governments and eligible nonprofit agencies in those 68 counties can seek assistance.

Individual assistance for residents in 15 counties (Barry, Clay, Christian, Greene, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Marion, Osage, Ray, Ste. Genevieve, Stone and Webster) is still under review.

Agriculture disaster assistance is not sought by the governor – but comes from the USDA. There’s no word yet about that.