OLIVIA - Renville County will receive an estimated $309,525 in state disaster assistance for cleanup and repairs to public infrastructure after damage from heavy rains and flooding Aug. 10 and 11.
Gov. Mark Dayton announced the decision Wednesday.
According to a news release, Minnesota law says the state will reimburse 75 percent of eligible costs, while localities will cover the remaining balance. The total Renville County will receive will be based on actual expense documentation.
The funds will come from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account.
Over eight inches of rain fell on Renville County overnight Aug. 10 and 11, causing widespread flooding. The water caused damage to local roads and agricultural drainage systems. Renville County declared a state of emergency Aug. 11, the first step in the disaster assistance process.
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In a letter, Dayton directed Director Joe Kelly of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to provide public assistance in the designated area and provide additional assistance if requested by the local government and warranted by results of further damage assessments to the extent of state law.
Wabasha County was also deemed eligible for disaster assistance, receiving approximately $143,295.
