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Mike O'Connell on Missouri's Tornado Recovery Efforts and FEMA Assistance
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Mike O'Connell, Communications Director at the Missouri Department of Public Safety, joins Marc and Kim to discuss the state's ongoing response to the devastating May 16 tornado that struck St. Louis. Reflecting on his 15-year tenure working alongside Marc at KMOV during the 1993 flood, O'Connell shares insights into the current recovery efforts. He details Governor Mike Kehoe's formal request for a federal disaster declaration to provide aid to affected counties, emphasizing the importance of FEMA's involvement in joint preliminary damage assessments. O'Connell highlights the state's commitment to assisting residents in their recovery journey and the collaborative efforts to secure necessary federal support.
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