As a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding during the period of April 22 to June 15, Polk County has been included in Federal Disaster Declaration number 4659 for the Public Assistance and the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program.
An Applicant Briefing Meeting has been scheduled for all local government and public entities claiming to have any types of emergency protective measures, debris removal, damages to public roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings, equipment, and utilities during this time frame.
All eligible applicants will be required to fill out a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) form for their jurisdiction at the Applicant Briefing Meeting. Currently, applicants do not need to provide information regarding their damage expenses. Personnel from the State of Minnesota and FEMA will be on hand to explain the procedure and answer questions.
The Applicant Briefing Meeting will be held on August 15 in the Bede Ballroom at 2:00 p.m. The Bede Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Sargent Student Center at the University of Minnesota in Crookston. Applicants can park in Parking Lot A, located on the NE side of campus and next to the Sargent Student Center.
Please contact the Polk County Emergency Management office at (218) 470-8263 or (218)470-8290 with any questions.
