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Ottawa County adopts local disaster declaration after May rainfall
Summary
The county adopted Resolution 26-09 declaring a local disaster for rainfall beginning May 17, 2026, to allow eligibility for FEMA public assistance if damage thresholds are met; the motion passed 3-0.
Keith Coleman, Facilities Director, asked the commission to sign a local disaster proclamation covering rainfall beginning May 17, 2026, which "allows the county to be eligible for FEMA funding if the threshold is met," according to his presentation.
The commission moved to approve Resolution 26-09 and adopted the proclamation by a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Grund asked whether an end date would be specified; Coleman said the declaration remained open while rainfall and road repairs continued. The resolution was approved to preserve the county's ability to seek federal assistance if cumulative damage surpasses FEMA thresholds.
