Utah’s capital city declared a state of emergency as a result of flood damage caused by its rainiest day in over a century .

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued the emergency order Monday evening, noting that heavy rains caused localized flooding and damage to both public and private property, mostly near 2000 West and 800 North in the city’s Westpointe neighborhood. It provides the city, county and other entities with a greater ability to request aid for materials needed for repairs caused by the flooding.

The order also puts the city and affected residents in a position to seek or receive federal recovery funds, if available.

“By declaring a state of emergency, the city can access additional resources and move faster to support the families affected,” Mendenhall said in a st

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