Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and officials from several state agencies visited flood-affected areas in Washington and San Juan Counties, according to an October 29 statement. The group met with residents and local county and city leaders to evaluate needs for short-term relief and long-term resilience.
The communities involved faced devastating losses regarding homes, property, and businesses. To address the impact of the San Juan River breach, state agencies mobilized resources including water pumps, manpower, and UDOT trucks. These resources were used to build a gravel road to provide access to families stranded by the river breach.
The efforts focused on coordinating resources for the impacted areas. The visits were intended to assess the requirements for both immediate relief and long-term resilience in the regions facing significant property and business losses.
