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he information provided on this page is intended for use by Government Officials during a disaster in Clay County, South Dakota.
If you require any more information, please contact Layne Stewart at 677-7185 or Amanda VanderPlaats , the State Public Assistance Coordinator.
You may also visit the State webpage for more information.
Forms
The State Office of Emergency Management uses specific forms to determine damages and if there is a possibility of a reaching a level in which we are eligible for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Including the use of these forms, a map indicating the Site # and location along with photos of the damage are required for submission.
Crisis Track software will be implemented for all entities at some point, but these forms will also be accepted for the foreseeable future.
Roads and Culverts Damage Assessment Form
Damage Assistance for Complex Sites
Thresholds for Inclusion in Presidential Disaster
The amount of damage needed for Clay County to be included into a disaster declaration is determined by Population multiplied by $4.70 in damage per capita. Each County has a different threshold to meet. If one County receives a declaration, that does not mean an adjoining County will be automatically included. Damage total does include Townships, municipalities and County owned infrastructure damage dollar amounts.
The following thresholds must be met in order to qualify (10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023).
- Clay County – $66,453.48
- Minimum Project Threshold – $3,800.00
- Large Project Threshold – $1,000,000.00
- State Declaration Threshold – $1,569,400.59
Public Assistance Training Documents
The following are links to the handouts from the Public Assistance Training held in Clay County, April 2022. Information on the Crisis Track software will be made available as it is developed by the State office.
Updating Addresses in Grant Portal
Updating and Adding People in Grants Portal
Video PA Training
The State Office of Emergency Management has produced a video series explaining the process of Public Assistance to help with repairing publicly owned infrastructure such as roads and culverts. These videos are intended to assist officials from all levels of government, from Townships to the County to properly apply for FEMA assistance when damage occurs.
The videos are short and cover different topics to help guide you through the process.
The video playlist can be viewed by following this link.