Trump signs disaster order unlocking federal aid for 2 Utah counties affected by fire, flooding

What happened

President Trump signed a disaster declaration for Beaver and Piute counties in Utah, unlocking federal aid for recovery from the Cottonwood Fire and subsequent flooding and mudslides. The declaration allows for federal funding to address damages to infrastructure, water systems, and public facilities, with state officials estimating at least $47 million in potential eligible damages.

Timeline

1. Oct 8, 6:30 AM KSL Trump signs disaster order unlocking federal aid for 2 Utah counties affected by fire, flooding
2. Oct 8, 8:46 AM ABC 4 Flooding, mudslides following Cottonwood Fire declared 'major disaster' by Trump
3. Oct 8, 8:57 AM KUTV 2News Trump signs major disaster declaration for flooding, mudslides from Cottonwood Fire
4. Oct 8, 8:57 AM KJZZ Trump signs major disaster declaration for flooding, mudslides from Cottonwood Fire
5. Oct 8, 9:33 AM Fox 13 Trump signs major disaster declaration for Cottonwood Fire
6. Oct 8, 12:37 PM KSL News (YouTube) Trump signs disaster order unlocking federal aid for 2 Utah counties affected by fire, flooding
7. Oct 8, 2:41 PM KSL's Inside Sources Pres. Trump sends federal emergency funds to Beaver, Piute Counties after fires and floods
8. Oct 8, 3:00 PM KSL News (YouTube) Pres. Trump sends federal emergency funds to Beaver and Piute Counties after fires and floods
9. Oct 8, 6:20 PM KUTV 2News (YouTube) 2News LIVE at 3:30p: Trump signs disaster declaration for flooding, mudslides from Cottonwood Fire
10. Oct 10, 6:00 PM St George News (Washington County) Utah receives major disaster declaration for flooding and mudslides that followed the 2026 Cottonwood Fire
11. Oct 11, 12:36 PM KUTV 2News Flash Flood Warning issued for Forsyth Fire burn scar in Washington County

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