South Dakota Storms Trigger Statewide Disaster | Pierre News

South Dakota’s been hit hard by a string of violent storms—including a deadly tornado and a “mini-derecho” that snapped turbines and left communities without power for days. Governor Larry Rhoden has declared a state of disaster, requesting FEMA aid to cover 75% of nearly $4.6 million in public property damage, with Hyde County alone suffering $2.8 million in losses. Counties like Beadle, Bennett, and others, plus Native American reservations, are all reeling. The state’s move aims to share the financial burden and kickstart recovery after one of the worst weather events in recent memory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c828fe7ec82e8822