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Archive Home > 2002 > July > 26 > Jefferson County asks for disaster funds

Jefferson County asks for disaster funds

Ranchers requested drought assistance but may not get it

By Julia Lyon / The Bulletin
July 26, 2002

MADRAS - In the wake of the Eyerly Fire, the Jefferson County Commission has declared a state of emergency and is asking Gov. John Kitzhaber to help declare the county a federal disaster area.

Local officials also have asked the governor to declare the county a drought disaster zone because....

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