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Ariz. Governor Asks Feds for Fire Disaster Declarations

Gov. Jan Brewer is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration for wildfire disaster declarations for Cochise and Apache counties. Letters Brewer sent Wednesday ask the SBA to help residents and businesses harmed because of the Wallow and Monument fires. An …

Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma County Approved

Gov. Mary Fallin says the White House has approved a request for federal disaster assistance for Atoka County in the wake of a tornado that killed two people. The announcement means individuals and business owners affected by the April 14 …

Obama Approves Aid for Hawaii Tsunami Repairs

President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration Friday for areas of Hawaii damaged by the tsunami caused by Japan’s devastating earthquake, an action that enables the state to get federal aid for repairs. The waves caused about $8.5 million in …