Branstad requests disaster declaration for storm-hit areas
Gov. Terry Branstad has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a presidential disaster declaration as a result of tornadoes and severe storms that occurred April 9-10.
The governor is requesting a public assistance program for Buena Vista, Cherokee, Ida, Monona, Pocahontas and Sac counties.
The program’s funding would be used to rebuild damaged infrastructure and to cover costs of emergency work during the storms and debris removal.
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