BISMARCK, N.D. – President Trump has granted a request from Gov. Kelly Armstrong for a presidential major disaster declaration for damage from severe storms that produced tornadoes June 20-21, unlocking federal assistance to help cover the costs of repairs to public infrastructure and recovery efforts.
Armstrong submitted a request on July 21 for the presidential major disaster declaration. The June 20-21 storms spawned more than 20 tornadoes, resulting in four storm-related deaths and causing over $11 million in damage to public infrastructure, as well as significant damage to utilities, grain bins, homes, and other private property. The presidential declaration today covers all 19 counties requested
A separate request for a presidential major disaster declaration for severe storms on Aug. 7-8 was submitted last week and is still pending. Those storms brought damaging winds, large hail, and numerous tornadoes, resulting in more than $6 million in damage, primarily to electrical infrastructure. The request covers Barnes, Grand Forks, Griggs, Kidder, Nelson, Steele, and Stutsman counties.
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