 Damage from severe storms that hit portions of Beltrami County last week has prompted the county to declare a state of emergency. The storms on the evening of June 28th and morning of June 29th carried peak winds estimated at between 80 and 100 miles per hour. The storm knocked out power to 10,000 customers and down numerous trees and power lines in the Red Lake, Red Bee, Waskish and Kelley are areas of the county. Due to the extent of the damages and resources needed to clear debris, Beltrami County is compiling costs related to the storm response to determine eligibility for reimbursement assistance through the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Any township, city, county, or state entity that had damages or debris clearance in Beltrami County from these storms is encouraged to contact Beltrami County Emergency Management Director Christopher Mueller by email or phone as soon as possible. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.