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Jefferson County declares drought disaster to access federal assistance
Summary
The Jefferson County Board approved Resolution #2026-23 on April 6, 2026, declaring a drought disaster to enable assistance programs through SBA and USDA; the action was unanimous and followed similar moves in neighboring counties.
Jefferson County commissioners voted unanimously April 6 to adopt Resolution #2026-23, declaring a drought disaster that the county says will allow eligible state and federal assistance.
Rebecca Squires, Jefferson County Emergency Management, told the board that declaring a drought disaster "triggers other programs through the SBA and USDA to provide assistance," and noted neighboring counties were pursuing similar declarations. Commissioner Clark read the resolution on the record before the board approved it by roll call.
The board's action was recorded as a unanimous vote (Commissioner Clark—aye; Commissioner Young—aye; Chairman Hancock—aye). The resolution is intended to make the county eligible for assistance programs and to align local steps with nearby Fremont, Madison, Butte (declaring April 13), and Custer (declaring April 20) county actions.
No implementing deadlines or specific program applications were recorded during the meeting; staff from Emergency Management is the point of contact for subsequent filings and program enrollment.
