Federal money is now available to help the victims of the Marshall fire, which tore through Superior and Louisville earlier this week, after President Joe Biden on Saturday morning approved Gov. Jared Polis’ request to declare the scene as a major disaster.
about the wildfire, which is estimated to have damaged or destroyed as many as 1,000 homes and businesses.
“Governor Polis described the impacts and the need for additional Federal support, and the President assured him that every effort will be made to provide immediate help to people in the impacted communities,” White House officials .
With Biden’s declaration, Boulder County residents are now eligible for money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover temporary housing, home repairs, uninsured property losses and more, . State and local governments and some nonprofits can also tap into that federal funding for emergency work in Boulder County.
Residents and business owners suffering from the fire can apply for assistance at or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
