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Presidential disaster assistance approved for Iowa tornado victims
President Joe Biden on Friday approved Gov. Kim Reynolds’ request for federal assistance for Iowa areas impacted by tornadoes this week, including the deadly twister that hit Greenfield. Biden made the major disaster declaration for Adair, Montgomery, Polk and Story counties that were impacted by severe weather Tuesday. While tornadoes touched down in multiple areas, […] The post Presidential disaster assistance approved for Iowa tornado victims appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Storm Reports from Tuesday Afternoon
Montgomery County Emergency Management says multiple confirmed tornadoes occurred within Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon. First responders and public works officials are working to clear roads and gain access to affected properties. Damage assessments will be ongoing this evening and tomorrow. No injuries have been reported at this time within Montgomery County.
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