BISMARCK (AP) -- Gov. John Hoeven issued a disaster declaration on Thursday for four counties hit by severe summer storms.
Hoeven said he's asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to perform damage assessments in Barnes, Cass, Ranson and Steele counties that suffered wind, hail and tornado damage on July 15.
The governor's action is aimed at paving the way for state and federal aid.
"We have seen significant wind and hail damage across a widespread area resulting from thunderstorms and other weather-related incidents," Hoeven said.
