HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – Governor Steve Bullock on Friday announced that FEMA has granted the State of Montana its requested Presidential Disaster Declaration for spring flooding. The declaration will provide for flood recovery efforts in Valley, Treasure, Stillwater, Powder River, Park, McCone, Lake, and Daniels Counties.
Governor Bullock said, “Early spring flooding caused widespread damage to roads, culverts and private residences, particularly affecting rural communities across Montana. I am thankful for FEMA’s diligence and for working with us to secure this funding. Montanans can rest assured that we continue to stand ready to assist in protecting lives and property, cleaning up from this spring flooding, and in mitigating future disasters.”
Governor Bullock and Montana Disaster and Emergency Services submitted the request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration on May 9th for an estimated $2.2 million in damages. Under a federal declaration, FEMA provides for 75 percent of the eligible disaster costs. The remaining non-federal share is covered between the state disaster fund and local contributions.
