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Major disaster
DR-4688-SD: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm
Major disaster declaration for South Dakota, declared 02/20/2023 for a winter storm. Covers 1 designated area.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 02/20/2023
- Incident began
- 12/12/2022
- Incident ended
- 12/25/2022
- Areas
- 1
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation | 02/20/2023 | PAHM |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4688-SD
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Winter Storm
- Title
- Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm
- Tribal request
- Yes
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-4688-SDSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026