Governor Janet T. Mills (D) tonight announced that President Joe Biden has approved the State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to help Cumberland and York Counties recover from the severe winter storm in April that resulted in significant infrastructure damage across southern Maine.

The President’s Disaster Declaration unlocks federal assistance to help Maine cover the cost of public infrastructure repairs.  Earlier this month, Governor Mills wrote that costs from the two-day storm – including debris removal, damage to roads and bridges and emergency protective measures – are expected to exceed $3.5 million.

“I thank President Biden for quickly approving Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Cumberland and York Counties,”  said Governor Mills.   “This funding will help southern Maine communities bounce back from recent storms and become more resilient to future severe weather.”

For more background information on the Governor’s request to President Biden, please visit post herein dated May 2, 2024.