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Codington County works with FEMA after June windstorm; damage assessments underway
Summary
Codington County activated emergency coordination with FEMA and state officials after a June windstorm that damaged public property. The county held FEMA briefings, submitted damage estimates and began the formal disaster declaration process.
County Emergency Management led a series of damage assessments and briefings with state and federal officials after a damaging windstorm on June 21, 2013. Emergency Management Director Jim Sutton coordinated onsite inspections with FEMA and the state, compiled preliminary damage estimates and opened the county Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response and recovery efforts.
The county documented storm damage to public buildings, parks and county roadways and began preparing a formal request for a state disaster declaration and federal assistance. The Board authorized use of county staff and volunteers for immediate cleanup and accepted FEMA procedures to reimburse eligible work and expenses. Emergency Management continues to file claims and coordinate with FEMA for reimbursement.
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