How do I?

Make a request to the Governor to ask the USDA Secretary of Agriculture to initiate the Natural Disaster Designation process due to crop loss or damage from drought conditions for my county as a county commissioner.

USDA Natural Disaster Determination Process (pdf)
DES will coordinate the application process and implementation procedures for USDA Natural Disaster Determinations, assist in formulating any executive orders or proclamations, and act as liaison with other agencies and organizations in developing the natural disaster determination process…

USDA Natural Disaster Determination Request Flow Chart (pdf)

2007 Montana Natural Disaster Determinations (pdf)

Letter Samples

Lewis and Clark County

Pondera County

Toole County