US EditionFlood Mitigation Efforts Completed in Lincoln County
Federal assistance will provide up to $5 million for infrastructure repair and recovery after floods and windstorms destroyed bridges and caused power outages, officials said.
- President Donald Trump approved the presidential declaration on Friday, unlocking up to 111 million dollars for Lincoln County flood recovery.
- Historic floods and windstorms over the past two weeks prompted Gov. Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana, to request federal aid on Thursday for Lincoln County, Montana.
- Bottled water distribution continues at the Red Cross Shelter at the Memorial Center, 111 E. Lincoln Boulevard, as Libby's municipal water remains under a boil order due to turbidity.
- The United States Army Corps of Engineers deployed a flood-fighting team to aid cleanup and flood prevention, while multiple agencies coordinate recovery in Lincoln County, Montana, despite some power outages.
- Montana Disaster and Emergency Services will coordinate with Gov. Greg Gianforte, Governor of Montana to request a major disaster declaration if needed, and Lincoln County will share updates as conditions change.
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Flood mitigation efforts completed in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mont. – Efforts to mitigate the effects of the December 12 flooding in Lincoln County have been completed.
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Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Northwestern Montana Flooding
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved Montana’s request for a presidential emergency declaration to help the state respond to severe flooding in northwestern Montana. “Thanks to President Trump’s quick response, Montana is securing the additional resources our communities need to respond to this emergency,” Gianforte said in a statement. “While we assess the… Source
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