President Barack Obama approved a request today from Gov. John Hickenlooper for federal disaster assistance related to the flooding in Boulder, El Paso and Larimer counties.
“The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is authorized to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the designated areas,” a notice to the Governor’s Office says.
The disaster declaration triggers the release of federal funds to help with emergency protective measures. Additional support may be made available at a later date when damage assessment can be done.
FEMA Fact Sheet: Federal Aid Programs for the State of Colorado Emergency Declaration
FEMA Federal Emergency Declaration Fact Sheet (FEMA-3365-EM)
FEMA Federal Emergency Declaration Fact Sheet (FEMA-3365-EM)
