Washington, March 06, 2019, SPA -- US President Donald Trump has approved the Alabama Disaster Declaration, stating that a "major disaster exists" in the state. The White House said in a statement that President Trump "declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes." It added, "The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Lee County." --SPA 11:19 LOCAL TIME 08:19 GMT 0004 www.spa.gov.sa/w848913