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Thune: More floods coming?
Sen. John Thune has sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate requesting clarification on the June 1 flood in progress date for the National Flood ...
Posted on 6/28/11 at 4:29 PM
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FEMA to consider more ND individual flood aid

BISMARCK, N.D. - Members of North Dakota's congressional delegation say Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has agreed to review whether people and businesses in more North Dakota counties should be eligible for federal flood-recovery aid.

June 29, 2011

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Local residents urged by FEMA officials to prepare for 'flood fight'

Local residents urged by FEMA officials to prepare for 'flood fight' Federal Emergency Management Agency official said Friday that there is a 98 percent chance of minor to moderate flooding this spring on the James River, with at least a 50 percent chance of major flooding. Matt Buddie, National Flood Insurance Program specialist with FEMA in Denver, urged local officials and residents to be prepared.

By Melanie Brandert , February 05, 2011

County won't get disaster aid for roads hit by storms this year

Davison County won’t receive any disaster funding for its storm-damaged roads this year, said Davison County Emergency Management Director Jim Montgomery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working to process 550 applications for assistance from counties and townships. Flood relief was the topic of a roundtable meeting led by U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., in Corsica last week at which local, state and federal officials discussed the need for a long-term mitigation plan for flooding. But in the meantime, roads need fixing.

By Ross Dolan , July 12, 2010

Congresswoman presses flood concerns with FEMA

Congresswoman presses flood concerns with FEMA U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., has personally met with the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make it clear how seriously flooding is impacting South Dakota, she said Thursday.
Herseth Sandlin requested the face-to-face meeting with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, which was held Wednesday, she said during a teleconference with South Dakota reporters.
“Outside resources are imperative to get these communities back on their feet,” Herseth Sandlin said on the call.

By Tom Lawrence , June 25, 2010

FEMA trailers make local stopover on way to final destination

FEMA trailers make local stopover on way to final destination More than 40 white trailers line a lot belonging to Ponderosa Service in southeast Mitchell, a final stop before the buildings once dedicated to helping victims of disaster are transported to American Indian reservations.
Pete Brenden, owner of Ponderosa Service, said he’s hauled approximately 300 of the trailers from Texas to tribes in North and South Dakota, where the trailers are meant to be used as temporary housing.
“We take three to four a week,” Brenden said.

By Austin Kaus , June 10, 2010

FEMA assesses flood damage

FEMA assesses flood damage PARKSTON — Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency will spend this week with local and state officials in the southeast quarter of the state assessing roads and other infrastructure damaged by excess moisture.
Debbie Simon, FEMA external affairs staffer, said 13 teams will cover 30 counties in southeast South Dakota this week, meeting with county emergency managers and other officials to assess infrastructure damage caused by flooding.

By Austin Kaus , April 21, 2010

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Residents hear FEMA’s floodplain plan

Reaction ranged from annoyance and resignation to relief at a Wednesday meeting that focused on updates to Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain maps in southern Davison County.
Approximately 50 people attended the meeting, which was called to explain the changes and at which property owners were shown preliminary maps that will become final in August 2010.

By Ross Dolan , June 04, 2009

FEMA’s floodplain maps create concerns

Floodplain maps redrawn by the Federal Emergency Management Agency could create a costly problem for some Davison County homeowners, Zoning Administrator Dan Sudrla told the County Commission Tuesday.
The enhanced FEMA floodplain map is more inclusive than earlier maps and shows some areas as floodplain that previously were not so designated. The changes are not final, however, and the preliminary map will be discussed at a public hearing, from 6 to 8 p.m. June 3 at the Davison County Courthouse.

By Ross Dolan , May 20, 2009

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