WASHINGTON CO. DECLARES STATE OF DISASTER DUE TO DROUGHT, WILDFIRE RISK

  

Washington County has declared a local state of disaster due to drought and continuing risk of wildfires.

The disaster declaration was signed this (Thursday) morning by County Judge John Durrenberger and has been filed with the state.  It comes as the county has not received significant rainfall for an extended period of time.

Durrenberger said the declaration enhances the county’s ability to apply for federal mitigation funds for drought and wildfires, if those funds become available.