Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a disaster declaration requesting FEMA assistance after the Dec. 17 windstorm that brought 100+ mph gusts and caused major damage across Pennington, Custer, and Fall River counties.
State officials say public damages have exceeded the $1.72 million threshold required for federal aid. Cleanup is ongoing with help from Department of Corrections inmates.
If approved, FEMA would cover 75% of eligible repair costs, with the state paying 10% and counties 15%.
