Post by richardwill on Jun 16, 2021 7:59:59 GMT -7
Robertson Draw Fire – Montana
Situation:
▪ The fire began on June 13, and is burning on state and private land in and
around Red Lodge and Belfry (combined population 2,500)
▪ Threatening 450 homes, 312 buildings, infrastructure, utilities and equipment
▪ Over 10,000 acres burned; 0% contained
▪ Voluntary evacuations in effect for 900 people
Response:
▪ MT EOC at Monitoring (COVID-19)
▪ FEMA Region VIII / Denver MOC and NWC continue to monitor
▪ FMAG was approved on June 16, 2021
The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program provides a 75 percent Federal cost share and the State pays the remaining 25 percent for actual costs
Situation:
▪ The fire began on June 13, and is burning on state and private land in and
around Red Lodge and Belfry (combined population 2,500)
▪ Threatening 450 homes, 312 buildings, infrastructure, utilities and equipment
▪ Over 10,000 acres burned; 0% contained
▪ Voluntary evacuations in effect for 900 people
Response:
▪ MT EOC at Monitoring (COVID-19)
▪ FEMA Region VIII / Denver MOC and NWC continue to monitor
▪ FMAG was approved on June 16, 2021
The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program provides a 75 percent Federal cost share and the State pays the remaining 25 percent for actual costs