Federal Disaster Relief Approved for June Storms in North Dakota

Storm damage from June storms in North Dakota. (Photo by Dan Koeck/For the North Dakota Monitor)

(North Dakota Monitor) – President Donald Trump  approved federal disaster relief funds to aid communities damaged by June 20-21 storms that included multiple tornadoes, large hail and straight-line winds.

The presidential disaster declaration opens up federal aid for 19 counties for public infrastructure and recovery efforts. The declaration does not include a dollar amount.

When Gov. Kelly Armstrong made the request on July 21, a preliminary damage assessment exceeded $11.4 million. The total federal aid could end up being higher based on the applications of those seeking to recoup damages, according to the governor’s office.

“This much-needed disaster aid will help our state’s communities and utilities recover from one of the most powerful summer storms in recent history,” Armstrong said.