News Releases for May 2004
May 14, 2004
For further information, please Contact the Governor's Office
Statement By Gov. John Hoeven In Response To Storm Damage In Northern North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to reports of storm damage in northeastern and northwestern North Dakota:
“We are concerned about reports of storm damage this week in Cavalier, Mountrail and Ward counties as a consequence of heavy, wet snow and strong winds. I have asked state Emergency Management Director Doug Friez and his staff to work with local officials and the rural electric utility cooperatives involved to assess the situation. I have also asked Director Friez to work with local authorities to make sure that all appropriate measures are taken to secure public safety.”
E-mail comments to the Governor
