U.S. SENATE (NMB) – As flood levels rise across Montana, U.S. Senator Jon Tester is leading the charge to get help to the affected areas. In a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Tester called on them to quickly provide resources and support to Montana counties that have experienced flooding this spring.
A press release says Montana has dealt with sever weather since February, when temperatures averaged between eight and twelve degrees below normal. This resulted in a deep snowpack and swift runoff, leading to widespread flooding that damaged roads, culverts, and private residences across the state. With temperatures rising and rain in the forecast, flooding is expected to worsen in the coming weeks.
On May 9th, Governor Steve Bullock requested a major disaster be declared for the State of Montana in order to get federal assistance in dealing with the damage. Tester’s letter calls for those resources to be expedited to the affected counties, including Valley, Treasure, Stillwater, Powder River, Park, McCone, Lake, and Daniels.
