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  1. Colorado and Kansas are currently facing a high risk due to severe drought conditions.
  2. Jared Polis issued a drought emergency declaration for the state of Colorado.

Governor Jared Polis issued a disaster emergency declaration for Ouray County, prompting the Department of Public Safety to direct response and recovery efforts.

11 reports, 6 independent Updated Aug 17
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Governor Jared Polis issued a disaster emergency declaration for Ouray County, prompting the Department of Public Safety to direct response and recovery efforts.

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Ouray CountyColoradoJared Polis

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  1. Incidents are occurring in Ouray County, Colorado.1 source
  2. Governor announces tax relief due to fires impacting Ouray and Pueblo, including a tax deadline extension.Sub-event
  3. FEMA approved funds after Governor Polis requested help regarding the disaster declared in Ouray County.Sub-event
  4. Specific county declaration and response efforts initiated in Ouray County, Colorado.1 source

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Jared Polis issued a drought emergency declaration for the state of Colorado. All 3 developments

Within Colorado and Kansas are currently facing a high risk due to severe drought conditions.

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