President Donald Trump has approved North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration. This declaration follows the June 20-21 storms that produced more than 20 tornadoes across North Dakota. Federal assistance will support repairs and recovery efforts in 19 counties. The storms were responsible for four deaths and caused more than $11 million in damage to public infrastructure, along with widespread losses to utilities, grain bins, homes and other property. A separate disaster request tied to the August 7-8 storms, which caused more than $6 million in damage, is still under federal review.
