FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Elk Fire in Wyoming
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Elk Fire in Wyoming DENVER – FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Elk Fire burning in Sheridan County, Wyoming. FEMA Region 8 Administrator Nancy Dragani approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after receiving the request this afternoon and determining that the fire threatened such destruction that it would constitute a major disaster. At the time of the request, the Elk Fire was threatening more than 1,000 homes and 1,000 residents, which are under an evacuation order. The fire started Sept. 28 and has
South Dakotans Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
South Dakotans Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties impacted by this summer’s severe storms have two weeks remaining to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is October 15, 2024. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are soon closing permanently. The Mitchell location will end operations on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The Canton and North Sioux City locations will end operations on Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Hours of operation up until the permanent closures are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers are closed on Sundays. Davison County (Permanently closing Sept. 28, 4 p.m.) Davison County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 22 at 7:41AM MDT until June 22 at 8:45AM MDT by NWS Bismarck ND
SVRBIS The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Sioux County in south central North Dakota... Southwestern Grant County in south central North Dakota... Southeastern Adams County in southwestern North Dakota... * Until 845 AM MDT. * At 740 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lemmon, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Lemmon
FEMA is Hiring in South Dakota
FEMA is Hiring in South Dakota SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA has an immediate need for temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Sioux Falls, SD. Local Hire employees are typically local residents who aid in recovery and help their fellow residents in the recovery process. FEMA is currently seeking people with experience in media relations, digital communications, and writing & editing. These positions may last up to 120 days or longer, depending on the operational needs of the disaster. FEMA Local Hire employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health insurance for individual or
Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 8:40AM CDT until June 27 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Arkansas... Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam affecting Franklin, Johnson and Logan Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Arkansas River at Ozark Lock and Dam. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 355.5 feet, the river remains in its banks, but access to Okane Island may be cut off. At 357.0 feet, flooding affects agricultural use lands along the river downstream of the lock and dam in Franklin County. Gas fields are also subject to flooding downstream. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 22 at 8:38AM CDT until June 22 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
SVRFGF The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Grand Forks County in northeastern North Dakota... Southeastern Nelson County in northeastern North Dakota... Northeastern Griggs County in southeastern North Dakota... Northwestern Steele County in southeastern North Dakota... * Until 915 AM CDT. * At 838 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sharon, or 45 miles southwest of Grand Forks, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations
Flood Advisory issued June 22 at 8:35AM CDT until June 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Arkansas River near Muskogee affecting Muskogee County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Arkansas River near Muskogee. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, no flooding occurs but low lying agricultural areas may be threatened. Continue to monitor later forecasts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 27.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fluctuate between 27.0 and 27.2 feet through late Tuesday evening before beginning to fall. - Action stage is 27.0 feet. - Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 22 at 7:33AM MDT until June 22 at 8:30AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
SVRUNR The National Weather Service in Rapid City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Perkins County in northwestern South Dakota... * Until 830 AM MDT. * At 732 AM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 3 miles southwest of Lemmon, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Lemmon around 740 AM MDT.
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 8:27AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
At 827 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mose, or 30 miles east of Carrington, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... McVille, Binford, Tolna, Red Willow Lake, Pekin, Kloten, and Mose.