Disaster Assistance Request To Include Moody and McCook Counties

Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008

Governor Mike Rounds is requesting a presidential disaster declaration for federal assistance in 29 counties, including Moody and McCook, and three reservations most impacted by the early June storms and subsequent flooding.

The request is part of the process for receiving federal disaster funds. If the President approves the declaration, up to 75% of the eligible costs could be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The state will cover 15% of the cost, and the local jurisdiction will be responsible for the remaining 10%.