Governor Brad Little issued a state disaster declaration to support emergency efforts aimed at stabilizing infrastructure and preventing catastrophic washouts in Clearwater, Idaho, and Nez Perce Counties.
Intense rainfall from an atmospheric river in March caused flooding, landsides, and debris runoff. While the threat of flooding has subsided, local and state teams are continuing to assess damage caused by the event.
“While the immediate threat of flooding has diminished, risks to infrastructure and communities remain,” said Governor Little. “This declaration allows us to support local response efforts to protect Idahoans as we enter spring.”
Local, state and federal agencies, including the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, Idaho Transportation Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Department of Water Resources, and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council have mobilized personnel and equipment to support response efforts. The state disaster declaration allows for more funding and resources to reinforce affected sites and mitigate further damage.
Residents of these areas are encouraged to stay alert, monitor local emergency communications, and report damages to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management. Idahoans can visit ioem.idaho.gov/report-damages
