Federal disaster declaration requested for Western U.S.
8/30/2021 5:59:23 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Start Date: 8/15/2021
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Western U.S. governors sent a letter to President Biden on Sunday, Aug 15, requesting a federal disaster declaration. Signing onto the letter were the governors of Utah, Oregon, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota and Washington.
In addition to the hardships of drought, many western states were also battling wildfires.
The Center Square (Chicago, Ill.), Aug 16, 2021
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