(KLZA)-- Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved Missouri's request for a major disaster declaration for 10 Missouri counties in response to tornadoes, straight-line winds, severe storms, large hail, and flooding that swept across the state April 23-28, 2026.

Holt County is among the counties included in the disaster declaration.

The President's action makes the FEMA Public Assistance program available to local governments and qualifying nonprofits for the repair and restoration of damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure as well as reimbursement of emergency response costs.

FEMA has informed the state that Governor Kehoe's request for FEMA Individual Assistance in 6 counties, including Holt County is under review, as is the request for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assistance.