The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
July 26, 2013
President Obama Signs Colorado Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Colorado and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Royal Gorge Fire during the period of June 11-16, 2013.
Federal funding is available for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for affected individuals in Fremont County.
Federal funding also is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the Royal Gorge Fire in Fremont County.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.