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- Governor Tina Kotek requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration on May 30, 2025, to aid Oregon counties devastated by floods from March to April.
- The flood damage followed historic storms, rapid snowmelt from above-average snowpack, and record rainfall that overwhelmed rivers and breached levees.
- The flooding triggered landslides and caused extensive damage to residences, commercial properties, transportation structures, and essential services, with particularly severe effects in rural Harney County and on the Burns Paiute Tribe.
- Governor Kotek emphasized that while these communities have demonstrated strength and ingenuity, they require assistance from federal agencies to effectively manage cleanup, repair damaged infrastructure, and build lasting resilience.
- The requested federal funds aim to assist displaced families, small businesses, and hazard mitigation projects to prevent future disasters in limited-capacity communities.
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Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to obtaining federal funding to help Coos, Curry, Douglas and Harney counties recover from the aftermath of intense spring flooding and landslides. In…
Kotek asks Trump for federal aid after devastating Harney County flooding
Gov. Tina Kotek is requesting a federal disaster declaration for Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Harney counties after severe floods in March devastated communities and infrastructure. The request seeks aid for homeowners, tribes, and long-term flood protection.
Oregon governor requests federal funding to support aftermath of spring floods - Salem Reporter
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday asked President Donald Trump to declare a disaster, the first step to obtaining federal funding to help Coos, Curry, Douglas and Harney counties recover from the aftermath of intense spring flooding and landslides. In March and April, parts of southern Oregon experienced flooding from rapid snowmelt, record-level rainfall and overflowing rivers. The floods resulted in landslides that destroyed homes, businesses, …
GOVERNOR KOTEK REQUESTS PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION
May 30, 2025 3:00 p.m. On Friday, Governor Tina Kotek formally requested Presidential Disaster Declarations to provide federal support for flood recovery in communities devastated by the 2025 floods across Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Harney counties. Governor Kotek said, “Although this disaster
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