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County proclaims Emergency Management Awareness Month; FEMA disaster declaration in effect
Summary
The board proclaimed August as Emergency Management Awareness Month. County emergency staff reported a federal disaster declaration on June 30 for recent hail damage (public assistance and individual assistance) with a disaster recovery center planned for residents and municipalities eligible to apply for FEMA support.
The board adopted a proclamation recognizing National Emergency Management Awareness Month and heard from county emergency staff about ongoing recovery efforts from recent hail damage. Emergency staff reported that "we are, yep, June 30 we got the official word of a federal disaster declaration for both public infrastructure, public assistance, and individual assistance," and that a disaster recovery center for homeowners, renters and businesses was being stood up.
Officials said public‑assistance planning for municipalities, schools and utilities is underway and that the declaration covers damage verified between April 13 and April 23. Board members asked about impacts to mobile‑home parks in Westby and potential aid for uninsured residents; staff confirmed outreach to affected areas and that individual assistance processes are being activated.
