2024 Flood Information

Union County Long Term Recovery Group
unioncountyltrg2024@gmail.com
NSC Senior Center (301 Military Rd) M-F 9am-1pm
Union County Long Term Recovery Group | Union County | North Sioux City, SD, USA

Engineer Updates: 
UPDATES | NSC Strong

FEMA Financial Assistance
800-621-3362
Fill out the application online at disasterassistance.gov
Union County Disaster Recovery Center Location: 305 S Derby Ln, North Sioux City, SD 57049

FEMA INFORMATION: ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
Survivors’ Road to Recovery | FEMA.gov

The Red Cross
866-2438-4636

The Salvation Army
800-725-2769 or

The United Way 2-1-1
2-1-1 or 800-427-4626

South Dakota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD)
605-773-3231

South Dakota Emergency Management Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/unioncountysdemergencymanagement

Union County Emergency Management
605-670-1548

Rural Office of Community Services  (ROCS)

605-658-0118

SD Cares Housing Assistance Link
https://sdcareshousingassistance.communityos.org/

Guide to Help South Dakota Residents Recover After a Flood:
After-the-Flood-Booklet-for-Residents-South_Dakota

 If your property was damaged by recent flooding, please fill out the form at the link below and email it to anyone in our office. We are actively collecting data from property owners at this time for the 2025 Tax Year, payable in 2026.

Click the following link: https://unioncountysd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Flood-Damage-online.docx

The FEMA disaster declaration for South Dakota was signed August 15th, 2024.

Union County residents affected by the June 2024 Flood have 60 days from August 15th, 2024 to apply for individual assistance.

A Disaster recovery center for Union County has been set up by FEMA to assist with signing residents up for FEMA assistance in person.

Disaster Recovery Center Location- CLOSED ON 10-04-24
(Last Day of Operations: October 4th at 6pm) 

305 S Derby Lane, North Sioux City, SD 57049 
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, CLOSED
Saturday-CLOSED
Sunday-CLOSED

You can also apply using the following link, phone number, or phone application:

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Phone: 800-621-3362

Mobile App: https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND INQUIRIES, PLEASE VISIT: 
UPDATES | NSC Strong

ABATEMENTS
Abatements | North Sioux City, SD

SBA DISASTER FUNDING RESTORED FOR SOUTH DAKOTA DISASTERS
SBA DISASTER FUNDING RESTORED FOR SOUTH DAKOTA DISASTERS | North Sioux City, SD

FOOD BASKET- FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS OF UNION COUNTY
FOOD BASKET- FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS OF UNION COUNTY | North Sioux City, SD

NORTHSHORE AND PENROSE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 10/22/24
NORTHSHORE AND PENROSE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 10/22/24 | North Sioux City, SD

NORTHSHORE & PENROSE FLOOD RECOVERY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 10/17/24 
NORTHSHORE & PENROSE FLOOD RECOVERY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 10/17/24 | North Sioux City, SD

NSC FLOOD RESPONSE: GRADING & ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 
NSC FLOOD RESPONSE: GRADING & TEMPORARY ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT | North Sioux City, SD

SOUTH DAKOTAN HAVE ONE WEEK TO APPY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE
SOUTH DAKOTANS HAVE ONE WEEK TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE | North Sioux City, SD

NORTH SIOUX CITY DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER TO BECOME SBA DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER
NORTH SIOUX CITY DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER TO BECOME SBA DISASTER LOAN OUTREACH CENTER | North Sioux City, SD

SOUTH DAKOTANS HAVE TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE
SOUTH DAKOTANS HAVE TWO WEEKS LEFT TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)

FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS SOON CLOSING IN SOUTH DAKOTA – HELP WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE
FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS SOON CLOSING IN SOUTH DAKOTA- HELP WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)

FEMA IS HIRING IN SOUTH DAKOTA
FEMA is Hiring in South Dakota | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)

FREE LEGAL HELP AVAILABLE FOR SOUTH DAKOTANS AFFECTED BY SUMMER STORMS
FREE LEGAL HELP AVAILABLE FOR SOUTH DAKOTANS AFFECTED BY SUMMER STORMS | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)

ROAD CLOSURE: SIOUX POINT ROAD: SEPTEMBER 26TH
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_25-22127-Sioux-Point-Road-and-Quineila-Drive-Inersection-Closure-Exhibit.pdf
ROAD CLOSURE: SIOUX POINT ROAD: SEPTEMBER 26TH | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)

FEMA OFFERS FREE REPAIR AND REBUILDING ADVICE IN DAVISON AND UNION COUNTIES 
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DR-4807-SD-NR-014-FEMA-Offers-Free-Repair-and-Rebuilding-Advice-in-Davison-and-Union-Counties.pdf
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ES_DR-4807-SD-NR-014-FEMA-Offers-Free-Repair-and-Rebuilding-Advice-in-Davison-and-Union-Counties.pdf

DUPLICATION OF BENEFITS: WHAT IT MEANS
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DR-4807-SD-NR-013-Duplication-of-Benefits-What-it-Means.pdf

FEMA ASSISTANCE WON’T AFFECT OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FEMA-Assistance-Wont-Affect-Other-Federal-Benefits.pdf

FLOOD DEBRIS SITE UPDATE 9-17-24
Effective immediately, the Northshore Drive dump site will no longer be available for debris removal. The Penrose Drive dump site remains open for debris removal. Reminder, the dump site is for flood impacted residents only. Demolished structures (homes and garages) are required to go to a landfill and not the debris sites. Cornstalks are not being accepted at the debris site. Dumping debris at the end of Penrose Drive is free of charge for flood impacted residents.

ONE MONTH LATER: SD DISASTER RECOVERY UPDATE
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DR-4807-SD-NR-011-One-Month-Later-SD-Disaster-Recovery-Update-002.pdf

Q&A
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/qa/

FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS’ HOURS ARE CHANGING IN SOUTH DAKOTA
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DR-4807-SD-NR-010-FEMA-Disaster-Recovery-Centers-Hours-Are-Changing-in-South-Dakota.pdf

USE FEMA GRANTS FOR INTENDED PURPOSES
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/use-fema-grants-for-intended-purposes/

MCCOOK LAKE REOPEN TO BOATING WITH NO-WAKE ZONE
The City of North Sioux City’s boat ramp remains closed until further notice.
Flood impacted residents and/or their contractor who require lake access via the city boat ramp for the purpose of property retrieval and/or repairs can arrange access to the ramp by contacting Chief of Police, Richard Headid, at 712-253-6278.
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/mccook-lake-reopen-to-boating-with-no-wake-zone/

SIOUX POINT ROAD CLOSURE
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/sioux-point-road-closure/

REMINDER: DEADLINE TO APPLY (OCTOBER 2ND) – REALTOR RELIEF FOUNDATION – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/realtor-relief-foundation-national-association-of-realtors

FEMA ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR DAMAGED WELLS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/fema-assistance-may-be-available-for-damaged-wells-and-septic-systems/

USACE/FEMA MCCOOK LAKE SURVEY
The USACE/FEMA will be on McCook Lake from September 5th to September 12th from 7am to 7pm to survey the lake. This survey is to take pictures for debris management. From September 13th through the 20th, they will be doing an analysis of the data to develop an accurate picture of the lakebed. Reminder: McCook Lake remains closed to the public per SD Game Fish and Parks.

EAST AND WEST CHECKPOINT GATES
The check point gates have been installed. For questions regarding access, contact Chief Heads at 712-253-6278. https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/east-and-west-checkpoint-gates/

UNDERSTANDING YOUR FEMA DETERMINATION LETTER AND HOW TO APPEAL
DR-4807-SD-NR-003 Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter and How To Appeal

NORTHSHORE AND PENROSE GARBAGE SERVICE UPDATE
Gill Hauling will begin regular garbage and recycling collection services for Northshore Drive residents starting this week, Friday, August 30th. Penrose Drive residents will begin normal garbage and recycle collection beginning on September 6th. If you need carts replaced, please call City Hall at 605-232-4276. Thank you

REALTOR RELIEF FOUNDATION
REALTOR RELIEF FOUNDATION – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)
Application: https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Relief-Assistance-Application_RASE_Flood-2.pdf
Applications may be submitted to: RASE@RASE-inc.org

NOTICE OF CONTROLLED BLAST
9AM SEPTEMBER 6TH
REMAIN INDOORS: 8:30AM-9:15AM
NOTICE OF CONTROLLED BLAST: 9AM SEPTEMBER 6TH | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)

ROAD CLOSURE: DERBY LN
ROAD CLOSURE : DERBY LN | North Sioux City, SD (northsiouxcity-sd.gov)

N HWY 105 SPEED REDUCTION
Attention: the speed limit on N HWY 105 within NSC limits has been reduced from 55 MPH  to 45 MPH; effective immediately.

DOOR TO DOOR INFORMATION
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/fema-door-to-door-information/

FEMA OPENING DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IN UNION COUNTY
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DR-4807-SD-NR-002-FEMA-Opening-Disaster-Recovery-Center-in-Union-County.pdf

SBA NEWS: LOW INTEREST FEDERAL DISASTER LOANS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO SD RESIDENTS
https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/08/16/sba-stands-ready-assist-south-dakota-businesses-residents-affected-severe-storms-straight-line-winds

SD RECIEVES PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION
https://www.sd.gov/news?id=news_kb_article_view&sys_id=bcf14e251b005290f6142062f54bcb5f

FEMA ASSISTANCE UPDATE
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/fema-assistance-update/

SIOUXLAND RECOVERY FUND LAUNCHES INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Residents of Union (SD), Plymouth (IA), or Dakota (NE) should contact the Salvation Army of Siouxland at 712-255-8836.
https://northsiouxcity-sd.gov/siouxland-recovery-fund-launches-individual-assistance-program-for-flood-victims/