Polis Officially Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Colorado Wildfires and Floods

Colorado requests aid for Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain fires from Trump administration

Colorado is seeking a federal major disaster declaration, which will open the door to federal financial assistance and services. Trump will make the final decision.

Gov. Jared Polis requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House to aid in 'Apsen Acres' fire recovery

DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) - On Sunday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis made a formal, comprehensive request to the federal government asking for help recovering after the 'Apsen Acres' and 'Gold Mountain' fires. The request for aid is split into three categories: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding. “The Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain Fires destroyed over 300 homes, damaged critical infrastructure, and disr…

Gov. Polis requests major disaster declaration for Aspen Acres Fire

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has officially requested a major disaster declaration for two destructive wildfires burning in the state this summer.

Colorado governor requests disaster declaration from president, FEMA after Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires

Gov. Jared Polis requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump after two different large-scale wildfires this summer destroyed hundreds of homes and disrupted local economies.

Polis officially requests federal disaster declaration for Colorado wildfires and floods

Gov. Jared Polis has requested a Major Disaster Declaration to aid recovery from the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires, and subsequent flooding in the burn scars.

Polis requests federal disaster declaration for Colorado wildfires amid growing conflict with White House

Gov. Jared Polis requested federal assistance to help with the recovery from this summer's Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires but President Donald Trump has shown his willingness to deny federal funding to help Colorado.