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Beltrami County declares state of emergency after June 21 derecho; recovery to require weeks of response
Summary
After a destructive severe thunderstorm on June 21 estimated with top winds near 120 mph, the Beltrami County Board declared a 30‑day state of emergency on June 23 and later extended it. The declaration authorized Emergency Management to pursue state and federal aid and coordinate debris clearance; initial estimates indicate the county will seek reimbursement.
Beltrami County officials declared a State of Emergency on June 23 after a severe thunderstorm (described in board materials as similar to a derecho with winds estimated near 120 mph) produced widespread tree fall, infrastructure damage and extensive debris that overwhelmed local resources.
The board met in a special session and adopted a resolution authorizing Emergency Management Director Christopher…
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