PRESIDENT JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR. APPROVES MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MONTANA [https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240719/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-montana] Release Date: Juillet 19, 2024 WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Montana to supplement recovery efforts in areas affected by the severe winter storm and flooding from May 6-9, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm and flooding in Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Hill, Judith Basin, Petroleum, Pondera, Teton, Toole and Wheatland counties and the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation and the Fort Belknap Indian Community. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Edwin J. Martin has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.