Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for Houston County for damage sustained due to severe thunderstorms and flooding on Aug. 24.
"The State of Minnesota stands ready to help Houston County," said Governor Walz. "We will work closely with local officials to ensure they have the resources and support they need to recover from severe weather events."
On Aug. 24, Houston County experienced damages caused by severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and flooding.
As climate change increases the frequency of extreme weather events, impacts to outdated infrastructure and roadways have caused millions of dollars in damages statewide. Collaborative emergency planning at all levels of government and investments in infrastructure are critical to safeguarding against future damages.
The Department of Public Safety division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will continue to work with the counties who were impacted by these severe weather events, as directed by the Governor.
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