May Storm Damage
On Friday, May 13, Gov. Kristi Noem issued a State of Emergency and ordered state personnel and resources to communities impacted by the damaging storms that occurred Thursday, May 12, in eastern South Dakota. Our team has pulled together some resources to help those who were hit by the storms. We will continue to work with ag operations, communities and families throughout the recovery process.
What is a derecho?
Homes and Families
- Power Outages and Food in Your Freezer
- Helping Kids Cope and Understand Disasters/Flooding and Family Stressors
- Helpful Food & Shopping Tips During Unexpected Events
Communities and Small Businesses
Trees and Landscaping
- Garden and Yard Problems and Solutions: Ask Extension and SDSU Extension Garden Hotline
Agriculture
- Tetanus: A Storm Aftermath Problem for Animals
- Wind Damage to Pole Barns: Things To Know
- Salvaging Feed Grain From Damaged Storage Structures
- Inspecting Grain Bins After a Windstorm
- Dealing With Storm Debris in Pastures and Hay Fields
- Farm Stress
- Producers coping with livestock loss, contact the Animal Industry Board
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