President Biden approves disaster declaration for Colorado

COLORADO, USA. (KRDO)-- FEMA has announced that President Biden has approved federal disaster assistance for the state of Colorado.

The assistance will help supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 8-23, this year. 

The funding will be available to state, tribal, eligible local governments, and certain nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repairment/replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes. 

This funding will go to the Cheyenne, Douglas, Elbert, El Paso, Kit Carson, and Lincoln counties.

FEMA officials added the federal funding will also be available on a cast-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. 

In response to President Biden’s approval, Governor Jared Polis shared his sentiments on the declaration: 

"I applaud the White House for this action and thank the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and local officials who worked closely together to assess damages and determine if and when a county needs support from the state or federal government to enhance their efforts in providing support for Colorado communities," said Governor Polis.