CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 21 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: Governor Chris Sununu announced today that President Joe Biden granted his request for a major disaster declaration in response to severe storms and flooding from July 10-13 that resulted in significant costs to local communities. Coos and Grafton counties are included in the declaration. "Communities in many areas of the state continue to face extraordinary weath  more