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DR-4271-MT: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds
Major disaster declaration for Montana, declared 05/24/2016 for a severe storm. Covers 5 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 05/24/2016
- Incident began
- 04/15/2016
- Incident ended
- 04/16/2016
- Areas
- 5
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Glacier County | 05/24/2016 | PAHM |
| Liberty County | 05/24/2016 | PAHM |
| Pondera County | 05/24/2016 | PA |
| Teton County | 05/24/2016 | PAHM |
| Toole County | 05/24/2016 | PAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4271-MT
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Severe Storm
- Title
- Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds
- Closed out
- 03/28/2022
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-4271-MTSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026
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