Disaster Declaration

 President Barack Obama has issued a
disaster declaration that will help South Dakota recover from a
Christmas blizzard.

Tuesday's declaration makes federal aid available to state and
local governments and certain nonprofits in affected areas.
The declaration covers 12 counties and two reservations that
were hardest hit.

The state estimated the late December blizzard caused more than
$1 million in damage.

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