A federal disaster declaration announced Oct. 8 opens assistance for eligible public recovery costs from the June 10-11 storms in Carroll County.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte's announcement identifies Madison and Edelweiss Village among the affected communities. Eligible recipients include local, county and state agencies and nonprofits that provide critical services.
A preliminary damage assessment by federal, state and local officials found $3,122,573.04 in statewide response costs related to the storms. Communities in Carroll County can now seek federal funding assistance.
New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management will contact affected communities to arrange in-person and online briefings explaining the application process.