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Minnesota emergency management officials will visit four counties this week to assess 

Local emergency managers in Aitkin, Carlton, Crow Wing and Pine counties have forwarded their initial damage estimates to state Homeland Security and Emergency Management officials. Preliminary damage to the public infrastructure in the four counties 

Heavy downpours overwhelmed drainage systems, rivers and streams with 7 to 14 inches of rain. Flash flooding damaged roads, washed out culverts, prompted closures and stressed sewer systems. Storm debris and 

downed utility lines caused additional damage.

State officials say the damages do not meet federal requirements for FEMA's Public Assistance Program, but they could qualify for funds through the Minnesota State Disaster Assistance Program.

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After storms ripped through Minnesota the week of July 10, Minnesota emergency officials are visiting four counties to assess the damages.

Minnesota emergency managers to assess damage from July storms

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