WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsDakota.com) – President Biden has approved Governor Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for a November winter storm.

The storm that happened November 9th through the 11th brought record-breaking snowfall and ice to central and southeast North Dakota.

The damages costing more than $1.7 million.

The declaration covers seven counties: Dickey, Kidder, Mercer, Nelson, Ransom, Sargent and Wells.

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) issued the following statement…

“November’s severe storms created truly hazardous conditions with record-breaking snowfall and high-speed winds that not only made travel and access for emergency services challenging, but cut power and heat to thousands of North Dakotans,” wrote the delegation. “We appreciate the efforts of Governor Burgum, state and local officials, and local utility providers to assist communities in both recovering from these damaging storms and protecting against future disasters.”