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US disaster survivors still await at least $10bn in federal aid: ‘It’s devastating’

Government officials estimate more than $10bn is needed in long-term disaster recovery funding to rebuild affected communities in Los Angeles county and St…

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The Guardian reports: Government officials estimate more than $10bn is needed in long-term disaster recovery funding to rebuild affected communities in Los Angeles county and St Louis, Missouri, alone.

Demetrice Davis’s home in north St Louis still has…

This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Hurricane Milton, St Louis and Survivors.

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United States · Americas
Reported by
The Guardian
First reported
Key names
Hurricane Milton, St Louis, Survivors, Florida
Section
Environment

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