BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - President Donald Trump has issued a disaster declaration for widespread spring flooding in North Dakota. according to Gov. Doug Burgum.
Burgum’s office said flooding has caused an estimated $40 million-plus in damage in roads and other public infrastructure in North Dakota.
A presidential declaration unlocks Federal Emergency Management Agency public assistance to help cities, counties and townships pay for the costs of repairing roads and other infrastructure damaged by flooding.
The governor in April declared a statewide emergency for spring flooding. He requested a presidential disaster declaration in May, when the Red River dropped below major flood stage in Pembina, in northeastern North Dakota.
Preliminary assessments of damage in 18 counties surpassed $8 million, with an additional $2 million in damage estimated to still be underwater. The state Department of Transportation also reported nearly $30 million in damage to its network of roads that are supported by federal aid.
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