PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - More than $9 million is federal and state
disaster aid has been approved for individuals and businesses
affected by this summer's flooding in South Dakota.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says 1,048 South Dakota
households in five South Dakota counties have been approved for
$3.9 million in housing assistance.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved another $5.4
million in low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and
residents recover from flooding.
More than 1,700 households and businesses have registered for
FEMA's individual assistance program since Aug. 23.
People in Charles Mix, Hughes, Stanley, Union and Yankton
counties may be eligible for assistance. They can register by
calling 800-621-FEMA of online at disasterassistance.gov.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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