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Commissioners adopt local disaster declaration after June 20 storms
Summary
The Rawlins County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 2026-14 declaring a local disaster after severe storms on June 20, 2026, as county staff begin damage assessments and pursue state and federal assistance.
The Rawlins County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt Resolution No. 2026-14, a local declaration regarding the severe storms that struck the county on June 20, 2026. Commissioner Alan A. Solko moved to approve the resolution and Commissioner Mark Mosley seconded; the motion carried.
The declaration formalizes the county's emergency status to support damage assessment and to pursue state and federal aid. Road and Bridge Superintendent Wayne Lanning told the board there is roughly $600,000 in the county bridge fund and that state and federal funds may also be available to help repair storm damage. The board scheduled follow-up work to identify priority repairs and estimated costs.
