President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declarations for Montana

One of the best things about Montana is how the people of Montana look out for one another. Back in December, parts of Montana experienced severe damage from flooding and windstorms forcing Governor Gianforte to take immediate action.

Montana's Major Disaster Declarations

In an announcement shared on Monday by the State of Montana, Governor Gianforte announced President Trump's approval of two Major Disaster Declarations for the State of Montana.

These declarations were in response to the crazy weather Montana experienced back in December.

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Following "Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments conducted by local officials, Montana Disaster and Emergency Services (DES), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)", it was determined there was "significant infrastructure losses that exceeded federal assistance thresholds."

In the best interest of Montana, Governor Gianforte made the decision to call on the federal government for assistance.

President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declarations for Montana

According to the State of Montana, getting the president's approval is essential in order to receive enough money to give federal funding to eligible local governments, tribal nations, "and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged infrastructure."

Now, we know the president has approved those declarations for Montana.

"Many of Montana’s communities are still recovering from the damage left behind by December’s floods and strong winds," Gov. Gianforte said in a press release, "These federal disaster declarations will bring important support to help rebuild damaged roads and bridges, restore rural electric systems, and strengthen the infrastructure Montanans depend on every day."

"Thank you President Trump."