Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and tornadoes in June caused significant damage to local infrastructure
ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton
today authorized up to an estimated $24,999.38 in relief for Big Stone County and up to an estimated $20,126.25 for Stevens County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. Both counties experienced significant damage to public property caused by severe thunderstorms, high winds, and tornadoes on June 13, 2017.
Aid from the contingency account will reimburse counties 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.
