Burgum declares statewide emergency for spring flooding, directs state resources to be on standby

Majority leaders to propose financial support for response and recovery

BISMARCK, N.D. (APRIL 10, 2023) – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for spring flooding as soaring temperatures and heavy snowpack are expected to produce widespread flooding across the state this week and next week, especially in eastern North Dakota.

The executive order officially…