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Stevens County seeks federal aid after heavy June–July storms; emergency teams continue damage assessments
Summary
County emergency management reported a state disaster declaration, a preliminary damage assessment and ongoing work to document infrastructure and private property losses following intense rainfall and multiple incidents that began in early June.
Stevens County Emergency Management reported that the governor issued a disaster declaration covering Stevens, Cottonwood and Granville counties after storms and heavy rainfall in June and July, and county staff are continuing damage assessments and outreach to affected residents.
Donna, Stevens County emergency management director, told the board the county’s preliminary damage assessment (PDA) from the June events totaled $276,065 and that public infrastructure damage estimates — separate from private homes and businesses — are currently around $800,000. Donna said the county has now recorded more than 15 inches of rain in the most affected areas this season.
Why it matters: The county is working to meet state and federal damage thresholds that unlock additional assistance. Donna said the county needs to identify at least 25 homes with major damage to qualify for a Small Business…
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