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Missoula Current
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![Gianforte issues disaster declaration for Missoula County](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-storm-41.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gianforte issues disaster declaration for Missoula County
Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday issued a disaster declaration in Missoula and Mineral counties, freeing up state funding to help meet immediate and rising needs.
![Cleanup continues; meteorologists break down ‘perfect storm’](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-storm.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cleanup continues; meteorologists break down ‘perfect storm’
Chainsaws continued to roar on Friday and some areas remained without power two days after a powerful storm ripped through the Missoula Valley.
![Viewpoint: Pregnancy support for all in Missoula County](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-Taylor_Trent_1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viewpoint: Pregnancy support for all in Missoula County
Dr. Trent Taylor writes, "If you are pregnant or thinking about having a baby, schedule an appointment with a doctor today to start building a plan for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby."
![Court denies large landowners’ claims against FWP elk management](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/05/Elk2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Court denies large landowners’ claims against FWP elk management
A Montana court has reaffirmed that landowners can’t automatically kill wildlife just because their property is damaged
![Mayor Davis: “Incredibly grateful” to responders, cleanup crews](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/11/attachment-Davis1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mayor Davis: “Incredibly grateful” to responders, cleanup crews
Mayor Andrea Davis writes, "Today, crews are out removing storm debris and addressing power outages and they ask that if you can, please stay home and off the streets."
![County announces drop-off locations for storm debris](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-storm-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County announces drop-off locations for storm debris
The county said the sites will remain open for storm debris for two weeks, and some sites have designated hours.
![County warns of ‘electrified water’ due to downed power lines](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2024/07/attachment-storm-14.jpg?w=980&q=75)
County warns of ‘electrified water’ due to downed power lines
Missoula County on Thursday cautioned residents to avoid waterways, including creeks and rivers, until further notice after reports that powerlines had fallen and may be electrifying the water.
![Mountain Line adjusts bus routes around trees, power lines](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/mountain-line-1024x683-e1483652743431.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mountain Line adjusts bus routes around trees, power lines
As crews scramble to clear roads and remove downed power lines in the wake of Wednesday night's storm, Mountain Line has adjusted several routes.
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Post storm cleanup and city-county action
The city and county of Missoula have released the following information about storm cleanup and next steps.
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Photos: Storm leaves Missoula’s urban forest in tatters
A powerful storm plowed through Missoula and outlying areas late Wednesday night, downing trees and knocking out power across large areas of the city.