An atmospheric river in March caused intense rainfall, which in turn cased flooding, landslides and debris runoff. The damage of the event is still being assessed.
CLEARWATER, Idaho — Idaho Governor Brad Little has issued a “state disaster declaration” in order to support emergency efforts in Clearwater, Idaho and Nez Perce Counties to help assess damages after an atmospheric river.
An atmospheric river in March caused intense rainfall, which in turn cased flooding, landslides and debris runoff. While the threat of flooding has diminished, the damage caused by the event is still being assessed, according to the press release.
“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.”
The state disaster declaration is aimed at stabilizing infrastructure and to help prevent catastrophic washouts in these areas. Residents in these areas are encouraged to stay alert, report damages to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management and monitor emergency communications. To report damages, visit this website.
Personnel from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management, Idaho Transportation Department, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Department of Water Resources and Local Highway Technical Assistance Council have been mobilized and sent with equipment to support “response efforts,” according to the press release.
Additional funding and resources to help support affected sites and stop further damage has been provided by the state disaster declaration.