Governor Polis Declares Disaster Emergency Amid Avian Flu Outbreak in Weld County
On July 8, 2024, Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency in Weld County, Colorado, following a significant outbreak of avian flu at a large commercial egg operation. This decision mobilizes state resources to assist agriculture officials and farmers in managing the crisis. Impact and Response The outbreak has resulted in the culling of 1.78…