Ice storms earlier this month that caused more than $13.8 million in damage to public facilities has prompted Gov. Matt Blunt to ask for federal disaster declarations for 18 Missouri counties, including Texas County.
Blunt has included Christian, Douglas, Greene, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, Webster and Wright counties in the request.
The storms caused widespread power outages, two traffic-related deaths and a number of injuries.
If President Bush approves Blunt’s request, federal assistance will be available to reimburse government bodies that are eligible for assistance for emergency activity, debris removal and repairs or replacement to public property.