President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has approved millions of dollars in disaster aid for nine states.
The declarations ranged from roughly $4.5 million for Idaho to approximately $415 million for Florida, according to a series of posts the president made on Truth Social. Funding was also approved for Georgia, Michigan, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Mississippi, and Kansas.
The disaster declarations were due to weather-related incidents in recent months including severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and more. The declarations can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.
In one post, Trump wrote that he spoke with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and said the state “has been approved to be given $318.3 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration Request related to Hurricane Helene,” which hit the United States in late 2024 and caused billions of dollars in devastation throughout the southeastern United States….
Trump Announces Millions in Disaster Aid for 9 States
