PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - State and federal officials are cautioning
South Dakota flood victims that time might be running out to file
flood insurance claims.
Normally, claims for flood damage under policies underwritten by
the National Flood Insurance Program must be filed within 60 days
of the damage occurring. The length of time was extended to 120
days for Missouri River flooding. For buildings damaged by river
floodwaters on June 1, the deadline would be Sept. 29.
Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the
state Office of Emergency Management are encouraging people to file
their claims, especially those homeowners who were not able to get
to their homes for weeks or months to document damage.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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