Governor Polis Requests Federal Disaster Declaration as Colorado Seeks Aid for Wildfires and Flooding
AI summaryGovernor Jared Polis has formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government to aid recovery from the Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain fires and subsequent flooding. The request comes amid lingering tensions with the White House after a previous denial. If approved, the declaration would unlock FEMA assistance for individuals, public infrastructure, and hazard mitigation across three counties.