Cass County tornado recovery: FEMA denies appeal for disaster aid

FEMA has again denied the state's appeal for Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grants for the March 6 tornadoes that killed a local child. This is the second denial; no direct federal aid for uninsured losses. SBA loans have expired. State will continue working with local partners. County-led multi-agency resource events remain active (Edwardsburg library fair, May 19 Branch Community Room event now past). American Red Cross staffing at three resource centers. Monitor alternative resources and local recovery efforts.