29-07-2017 03:45 via deseretnews.com

Mayor declares local emergency as flood damaged 92 homes

SALT LAKE CITY — With floodwaters receded, Salt Lake City is seeking emergency federal funds to assist dozens of residents impacted by Wednesday's severe rainstorm.Mayor Jackie Biskupski announced Friday she had signed an order declaring a local emergency after unprecedented rainfall flooded homes, damaged cars and left roads and rails impassable in three areas of the city."We understand the storm has been a traumatic event for our residents, and while we cannot promise we can make individ
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