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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers close this week

A car went off the road into a slough just north of Lennox, South Dakota. Heavy rains left many area roads flooded on June 21, 2024.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
A car went off the road into a slough just north of Lennox, South Dakota. Heavy rains left many area roads flooded on June 21, 2024.

It’s the last week to register in-person for FEMA assistance in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.

The agency has already approved $8,255,543 in assistance across four South Dakota counties, officials said Monday. That amount is across 1,310 applicants.

The disaster centers in Lincoln and Union County both close October 4 at 6 p.m. Individuals can still apply online.

FEMA is also holding mitigation advice events this week at Olson's Ace Hardware in Beresford. From Oct. 2 through Oct. 5, specialists can help answer questions on how to prevent damage from future disasters, techniques for rebuilding homes, and how to help owners and renters reduce disaster risk.

Ryan is the local host of "Morning Edition". Originally from Iowa, he first came to the Black Hills to study at SD Mines. After graduating in 2019, he was an educator in Arizona and North Dakota before returning to the Black Hills.
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