Mark Alford will support approval of a major federal disaster declaration and federal relief for Missouri communities affected by the April 2026 tornadoes and storms.

We respectfully urge your immediate consideration and approval of Governor Kehoe’s disaster declaration request so that Missouri families, local governments, and first responders can access the federal resources they urgently need.

Alford joined the Missouri congressional delegation's letter urging President Trump to approve Governor Kehoe's major disaster declaration request for April 2026 tornadoes and storms so affected residents and local governments can access federal aid.

Hawley Leads Delegation Urging Approval for New Federal Relief for Recent Missouri Tornadoes
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We respectfully urge your immediate consideration and approval of Governor Kehoe’s disaster declaration request so that Missouri families, local governments, and first responders can access the federal resources they urgently need.

Alford joined the Missouri congressional delegation in urging President Trump to approve Governor Kehoe’s request for a major federal disaster declaration and associated federal aid for Missouri communities affected by April 2026 storms.

Alford, Missouri Delegation Urge President Trump to Grant Gov. Kehoe’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration | Congressman Mark Alford
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NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill reported an EF1 tornado in Belton, Cass County, Missouri, on April 17, 2026, with structure and tree damage.

Official NWS text, mirrored by Iowa Environmental Mesonet, confirms Missouri storm/tornado damage in a community within Mark Alford's district. This establishes the disaster context but not federal relief or Alford support.

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National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO Public Information Statement: NWS Damage Survey for 4/17/2026 Belton, MO and Atchison, KS Tornado Event
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NWS reported an EF2 tornado on April 27, 2026, from near Slater through Gilliam and Glasgow, Missouri, with power-pole, barn, outbuilding, roof, tree, and vehicle damage.

Official NWS text confirms a later April 2026 Missouri tornado caused substantial community damage. It supports the existence of affected Missouri communities but does not show a federal declaration or Alford action.

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National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO Public Information Statement: NWS Damage Survey for the 26-27 April 2026 Tornado Event - Update #3
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Rep. Alford's official news page displayed April 23 through May 20, 2026 items on appropriations, agriculture, housing, veterans, teachers, and other topics, with no listed item about Missouri tornado disaster declaration support or FEMA relief.

The official House news archive reviewed for the period after the April storms did not provide evidence that Alford publicly supported approval of a major disaster declaration or relief. Absence from this page alone is not conclusive.

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Latest News | Congressman Mark Alford
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Rep. Alford's official press-release index showed recent 2026 releases on federal grants, Fort Leonard Wood, accessibility, small business, appropriations, and other subjects, but no visible press release about April 2026 Missouri storm disaster relief.

The official press-release listing did not substantiate the claimed support for a disaster declaration or federal relief. This is negative search evidence from an official channel, but not definitive proof that no action occurred elsewhere.

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News List | Congressman Mark Alford
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