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Lake Traverse Reservation – Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate members who have applied for disaster assistance will receive a letter from FEMA. It is important to read FEMA’s letter carefully.

If the letter says you are “not approved” for assistance, it does not mean that you won’t receive assistance. Often, more documentation is needed to continue moving an application forward, such as an insurance settlement letter or proof of occupancy. 

Your FEMA letter will explain your application status and may list any additional documentation that you may need to provide to continue with your application.

FEMA staff are still available to help with next steps. 

Bring your letter [and additional documents if possible] back to the Tribal Administration Building, 12554 BIA Highway 711, Agency Village. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Staff will be able to answer questions, help you submit additional required documents, and check on your application status.

If you disagree with FEMA’s decision or the amount of money provided, you can submit an appeal letter and documents supporting your claim, such as a contractor’s estimate for home repairs. You have 60 days from the date of your letter to appeal.

Call or visit the Tribal Administration Building for help with any FEMA questions. 605-776-6003.

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The state of Alaska and FEMA are advising survivors of the Alaska West Coast Storms to remain vigilant against fraud and scams. Scam artists may pose as government officials, aid workers or insurance employees to exploit survivors at any stage in their recovery process.

Key Tips to Avoid Scams:

Verify FEMA Inspectors: Always request to see official FEMA identification. All FEMA employees carry a photo ID badge. A FEMA shirt or jacket is not proof of identity. Beware of Fake Aid Offers: FEMA and local disaster workers do not charge for assistance, inspections, or application help. Never trust anyone asking for money in exchange for disaster aid or promising grants in return for large deposits. Don’t give banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA inspector.

Survivors are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or potential fraud from scam artists, identity thieves and others posing as disaster relief workers. 

If you receive suspicious emails or phone calls, you can call the main FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 or the FEMA Alaska Call Center at 1-866-342-1699 to verify if a FEMA contact is legitimate. 

To report disaster fraud, contact law enforcement, email [email protected] or call the National Center for Disaster Fraud at 1-866-720-5721.

Stay informed and protect yourself during the recovery process.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Washington, or Wayne counties who were affected by the March 30–April 8 disaster may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help with rent.

If your primary home was unsafe to live in because of damage caused by the March 30 – April 8 disaster, and you had to temporarily live elsewhere, you can apply for FEMA assistance to help pay for alternate temporary housing.

To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know. This can be done by: 

First applying for FEMA Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov.Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as VRS, give FEMA your number for that service. Sending your request in writing to FEMA: P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055. 

FEMA is required to conduct a home inspection to verify damage reported on your application. 

If approved, you will receive an initial rental award of up to two months of rent. Rental Assistance may help cover your monthly rent amount, which may include a security deposit. It might not cover all rental expenses. 

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA)

Impacted residents who received help with rent from FEMA and require more rental assistance while working toward a

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Lake Traverse Reservation – The deadline for Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate members to apply for federal disaster assistance for help with June storms and flooding is Friday, December 5, 2025. 

The Flood Assistance Center, located at the Tribal Administration Building in Agency Village, will be open extended hours all week to help homeowners, renters, tenants and businesses submit applications for recovery help. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 5.

Homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by storms and flooding that occurred June 12-16, 2025 can apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan but need to apply by this Friday, December 5, 2025. 

The Flood Assistance Center is located inside the SWO Tribal Headquarters Building, 12554 BIA Highway 711, Agency Village. Hours: 8am to 7pm through this Friday, Dec. 5. 

If you need a ride, free transportation is available through SWO Community Transport. Call 605-698-7511 and use code 4890. Questions: call the Flood Assistance Center directly at 605-776-6003.  

Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to explain disaster assistance programs and help people complete applications for federal assistance. FEMA disaster assistance is a grant, not a loan.

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and nonprofits to help fund repair and rebuilding costs not covered by

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