FEMA not approving disaster declaration after May 7 tornadoes in Kalamazoo [Video]

The storms back in May left thousands without power, FEMA came out to assess the storm damage about a week after the storms. Now, they’re saying they won’t help.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied the request for a major disaster declaration after the Kalamazoo community was hit by multiple tornadoes and storms on May 7.

Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo issued a statement after FEMA denied the request:

“I am dismayed to learn of FEMA’s denial of a federal disaster declaration for the May 7th tornadoes, and I have already asked Governor Whitmer to appeal this decision. It is a disappointing determination that impacts real people.”

“However, even without FEMA assistance, help is on the way from the State of Michigan. In the upcoming state budget, I was proud to have helped secure more than $3 million in funding to provide relief to the …

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