North Dakota
With millions in flood damages to ND roads, Burgum requests disaster declaration
BISMARCK, N.D. – Around $5 million in damages have hit North Dakota roads and public infrastructure due to spring flooding.
Gov. Doug Burgum requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration, following an executive order he issued in April declaring a statewide flood emergency. He sent a letter to President Biden through (FEMA) to request the major disaster from April 10 to May 6 for counties including Grand Forks, Ransom, Richland, LaMoure, Pembina, Steele, and more across the state.
The grant would help cities, townships, and counties pay for repairing roads and other infrastructure damaged by flooding.
Burgum is also seeking to implement the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program on a statewide basis to help communities pay for flood mitigation projects.