Lee County Extends Emergency Declaration, Paves Way for Federal Reimbursement

Lee County extends emergency declaration, paves way for federal reimbursement

TUPELO — Lee County officials again extended its state of emergency spawned from a slew of storms that brought significant damage to the county through flooding and wind damage following a federal declaration that opened the way for reimbursement.

Oregon Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Devastating Floods

Salem, Oregon- Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested federal disaster declarations to support communities across Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Harney counties, where historic floods this spring caused widespread damage and displacement. The request, submitted in coordination with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM), seeks federal aid through Presidential Disaster Declarations after weeks of severe storms, rapid snowmelt, and rec…