JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – On Jan. 2, the Jamestown City Council and Stutsman County Commission both approved emergency declarations because of the recent ice storm.

The emergency declaration mentions a winter ice storm on Dec. 24 in Jamestown, with low temperatures and hazardous conditions.

The Mayor declared an emergency on Dec. 24, 2023, due to the threat to life and property, requiring measures for public safety.

On Dec. 29, Gov. Doug Burgum declared a statewide emergency for utility damage, planning to seek a presidential disaster declaration for assistance.

The emergency covers Dec. 25-27, marked by the first ice storm warning in North Dakota since 2016. The storm left 20,000 ND residents without power.