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Deadline approaches for reporting flood damage

Flood damage at McCook Lake following a major flood event in late June 2024.
Union County Emergency Management
Flood damage at McCook Lake following a major flood event in late June 2024.

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

The historic rainfall and flooding at the end of June has left many South Dakotans wondering, “What comes next?”

Questions and confusion linger surrounding damage reporting, FEMA assistance and the general status of flooded areas.

County emergency management teams across South Dakota are helping residents navigate those questions.

Jason Westcott is the Union County emergency management director. He joins "In the Moment" to offer guidance and clarification for flood assistance.

Westcott says the first step is to report damage on South Dakota Self Report. Westcott says the deadline for reporting flood damage from the June event is July 12.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.