Local governments denied recovery aid after tornadoes killed 42 people in 8 US states and left wide spread destruction
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Disaster survivors in Arkansas were denied federal recovery aid after President Donald Trump rejected the state's request for a major disaster declaration following severe tornadoes, which CTIF.org reported on earlier this spring.
The storms, which also impacted Mississippi and Missouri, left over 40 people dead. Trump's administration cited that the damage was not beyond the capabilities of state and local governments, aligning with executive orders aimed at shifting disaster response responsibility to states. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appealed the decision, emphasizing the dire need for assistance to rebuild and recover. You can read the full CNN article here.
Aligns with exec orders to transfer responsibility from federal to state
The denial of disaster aid aligns with executive orders signed by Trump, aiming to transfer disaster response and recovery responsibilities from the federal government to individual states. This shift comes as extreme weather events grow more destructive and expensive due to climate change. However, questions remain about how states will manage the financial burden, traditionally seen as a federal responsibility due to the multi-state impact of such disasters.
42 people dead in violent storm system
A powerful storm system swept across the United States, leaving at least 42 people dead and causing widespread destruction in Mid March. The storm triggered violent tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms, severely impacting communities in eight states. Missouri reported the highest death toll with 12 fatalities, followed by Kansas with eight.
The National Weather Service confirmed multiple EF4 tornadoes, including one in Arkansas with winds reaching 190 mph. Mississippi also experienced an EF4 tornado that remained on the ground for nearly an hour.
Concerns have been raised about the nation's ability to respond to severe weather, as recent layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and potential cuts to FEMA have sparked uncertainty.
You can read the full CNN article here.
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This image is the Mankato EF5 tornado. This is a fictional tornado, from the EAS Scenario "Hit Twice". This scenario is on YouTube, created by ImSharkius.
Date: 5 May 2024
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Author: WXSharkius