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County emergency manager reports improved moisture but cautions on drought resources
Summary
Box Elder County emergency manager said soil‑moisture conditions have improved relative to other parts of the state but remain behind historical norms; he urged the commission to monitor conditions over the next two months and noted a draft disaster declaration could be filed to unlock NRCS/FSA/USDA assistance if drought worsens.
Mark Millip (S9), Box Elder County emergency manager, updated commissioners on drought and asked them to sign the required annual succession‑authority form.
Millip said the county's soil moisture is "doing better than anywhere in the state as far as soil moisture levels," but cautioned the county remains behind and the next two months will be critical. He noted Elko County has an active disaster declaration for drought that makes certain resources available through NRCS and the Farm Service Agency, and that if conditions deteriorate the county could file a draft declaration to become eligible for similar assistance.
Commissioners agreed staff should watch conditions and, if necessary, prepare documentation to request disaster relief and other federal assistance. Millip also requested a dated signature on the annual succession authority form required by state rules.
