As a consequence of severe storms and flooding in the State of North Dakota, on this date and after consultation with public health officials as necessary, I, Charles E. Johnson, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, pursuant to the authority vested in me under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, do hereby determine that a public health emergency exists and has existed since March 13, 2009, in the State of North Dakota. http://dhhs.gov/
In response to flooding in North Dakota, the CDC has updated their website with critical flood safety information. Please visit the site here: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/index.asp
Additionally, on March 24, 2009 the president signed FEMA-1829-DR for the State of North Dakota as a result of severe storms and flooding during the period of March 13 and continuing. Approval was granted for Public Assistance for 34 counties and 2 Native American reservations, for emergency protective measures (Cat B) including direct Federal assistance. Visit http://www.fema.gov/news/event.fema?id=11268
