Federal Public Aid Unlocked for Reservation Storm Damage Recovery
Published Date: 9/19/2025
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Summary
The President has declared a major disaster for the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation after severe storms and flooding hit their land. This means they can now get special public assistance to help fix damage and recover faster. The declaration kicks in starting September 11, 2025, unlocking federal funds to support their community’s comeback.
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Tribal Disaster Declaration Unlocks Aid
If you live or run a business on the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation, a Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4890-DR) for Severe Storm and Flooding was made on September 11, 2025. That declaration is for Public Assistance Only, which makes federal disaster funds available to help repair damage and speed recovery in the community.
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