Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – Hurricane-force winds topping 105 mph ravaged the Bemidji area Friday night, prompting emergency declarations from both the city and county. According to Emergency Manager Christopher Mhler, Beltrami County Board Chair Craig Glassfig enacted a state of emergency to speed up disaster response and open access to more recovery resources. As of… Continue reading Beltrami County Devastated by Hurricane-Force Storm: State of Emergency Declared in Bemidji! trfnews.i234.me
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Cass County Disaster: Page, North Dakota Devastated by Tornado, Volunteers Urgently Needed – trfnews.i234.me
Page, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — The City of Page is issuing an urgent call for help after last night’s tornado ripped through town, causing major destruction to property and infrastructure. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Mayor Jim Heidorn reached out this morning requesting assistance with storm cleanup efforts. Volunteers are needed for physically… Continue reading Cass County Disaster: Page, North Dakota Devastated by Tornado, Volunteers Urgently Needed – trfnews.i234.me
Bemidji Devastated by Overnight Storms: Power Outages, Gas Leaks, Emergency Response Underway – trfnews.i234.me
Bemidji, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — Overnight storms wreaked havoc across Bemidji, leaving the city grappling with major destruction, downed power lines, and gas leaks. In a public address Saturday morning, Mayor Jorge Prince confirmed that both downtown and the surrounding areas were hit hard. “Much of the city has suffered extensive damage,” said Prince, speaking from… Continue reading Bemidji Devastated by Overnight Storms: Power Outages, Gas Leaks, Emergency Response Underway – trfnews.i234.me