Severe thunderstorms, tornadic winds, heavy rain, and flooding from August 28-30 resulted in significant debris removal costs
ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton
today issued a letter authorizing up to an estimated $49,711 in relief for Norman County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The exact final reimbursements will be made from actual expense documentation. During the period of August 28-30, 2016, Norman County experienced severe thunderstorms, tornadic winds, heavy rain, and flooding, which resulted in significant debris removal costs.
Aid from the contingency account will reimburse Norman County for public infrastructure repairs and clean-up costs. Under Minnesota law, the state will reimburse 75 percent of eligible costs for public infrastructure repairs and clean-up, with localities responsible for covering the remaining 25 percent.
