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Governor Whitmer will continue pursuing federal emergency relief funds for recovery from March tornadoes

Alex Brandon
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AP Photo, File

That’s after an aid request was initially denied.

After tornadoes ripped across the southern portion of the state in March, Governor Whitmer announced the state had applied for aid grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

In a statement, Whitmer said FEMA had denied the state’s application for funds from the Individual Assistance Program and the Hazard Mitigation Program.

In the statement, Whitmer said the state will appeal the decision and continue to seek the funds.

If approved, FEMA grant funds are distributed to the state, and certain individuals and organizations impacted by the disaster can apply for financial relief.