City of Canton

FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Federal Benefits SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – If you live in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, or Union counties and you had loss or damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 16 – July 8, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive. Accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), Child Care Assistance, or other federal or state benefit programs. Disaster funds help survivors pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, essential personal property replacement, and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is October 15, 2024. How to Apply with FEMA ▪ Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. ▪ Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. ▪ Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. ▪ Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.

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News Release One Month Later: South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In the month since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, federal agencies have approved $10,570,374 in grants and loans to assist in recovery as of September 15, 2024.To date, a total of 1,162 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $6,927,074 through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $4,683,825 in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2,243,249 in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related needs. In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved $3,643,300 in low interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance and/or SBA disaster loans is October 15, 2024. National Flood Insurance Program The National Flood Insurance Program has provided $4,521,702 on 52 flood insurance claims for the South Dakota disaster as of 9/16/2024. FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides assistance to governmental agencies and certain eligible private nonprofits providing critical and certain non-critical services. The program has a 75 percent federal cost share. EMA and the State of South Dakota received 216 requests for public assistance from local governments, state agencies, and Tribal governments to be reimbursed for costs incurred as a result of the disaster. FEMA is scheduling meetings with communities to begin the process of documenting eligible damages for reimbursement through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. Disaster Recovery Centers 465 applicants have been assisted at Disaster Recovery Centers for a total of 677 visits. Hours for all Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers are closed on Sundays. UNION COUNTY 305 S Derby Lane North Sioux City, SD 57049 LINCOLN COUNTY Canton Depot 600 W. 5th St. Canton, SD 57013 TURNER COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 20) Viborg Community Center 101 East Sorenson St. Viborg, SD 57070 Dates Open: Now through Sept. 20 DAVISON COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 28) Davison County Fairgrounds 3200 West Havens Ave Mitchell, SD 57301 Dates Open: Sept. 23 through Sept. 28. Sept. 23 hours begin at 1 p.m. Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers Farmers and ranchers who have homes, private wells or septic systems that have been impacted by the disaster should apply for assistance with FEMA. Farmers and ranchers whose farming operations were impacted by this summer’s disaster should contact their local Farm Service Agency office for information on potential assistance through U.S. Department of Agriculture. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give

There will be no water in the area between West Fifth Street to the tracks on South Blair & also on South Howard due to a water main break. Water will be off in this area until repaired.

Highway 11 North at Highway 18 will be closed from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm Saturday September 14th.

News Release SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are changing hours of operation. Beginning Monday, September 16, the hours for all Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers will be closed on Sundays. Disaster Recovery Centers provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain disaster assistance programs, help people complete or check the status of applications for federal assistance, and get information on additional resources offered by the State of South Dakota. Disaster Recovery Centers Locations: UNION COUNTY 305 S Derby Lane North Sioux City, SD 57049 LINCOLN COUNTY Canton Depot 600 W. 5th St. Canton, SD 57013 TURNER COUNTY (PERMANENTLY CLOSING SEPT. 20) Viborg Community Center 101 East Sorenson St. Viborg, SD 57070 Dates Open: Now through Sept. 20 (closed Sept. 14). Sept. 15 hours begin at 1 p.m

News Release Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purposes SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA has provided $6.5 million to South Dakota residents to help recover from this summer’s severe storms and flooding. FEMA provides assistance for specific uses and encourages survivors to use the funds as intended and keep receipts to document how they were spent. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives shortly after you receive the check or direct deposit payment. FEMA assistance is intended to help applicants pay for temporary housing if they are unable to live in their home due to disaster damage and for home repairs, or replacement of damaged or lost personal property. If applicants spend the payment on anything other than its intended purpose, they may be ineligible for future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask that the funds be returned. Those receiving assistance are urged to keep receipts for their disaster spending for three years to document that the money was used to meet disaster-related expenses. If you receive an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, you must reimburse FEMA. Audits are conducted to confirm funds were spent properly. How to Apply with FEMA  Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448.

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Town Hall Meeting to Discuss the City Administrator Position When: September 12th at 6:30 pm at the Canton High School Commons Questions to be asked at the Town Hall Forum can be emailed to: alicia.riniker@cantonsd.org *All questions need to be received no later than 2:00pm on September 12th* Current City Administrators: Jameson Berreth City of Madison, Nate Vander Plaats City of Lennox, and Justin Weiland City of Tea will be present to answer questions.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from June 16 to July 8, 2024, may be eligible for FEMA assistance. For private wells and septic systems that supply water to your home, FEMA may reimburse you for the cost of a professional, licensed technician to visit your home and prepare an estimate detailing the necessary repairs or replacement of your disaster-damaged systems. In addition to the technician’s estimate, FEMA may also pay for the actual repair or replacement cost of your septic system or private well, which typically are not covered by homeowner’s insurance. If you have applied for FEMA assistance and have not had a home inspection, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. At the time of your inspection, let the FEMA inspector know you have a private well and/or septic system that may have been damaged by the storms and flooding. If the damage is determined to have been caused by the disaster, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. If you have already had an inspection and damage to the well or septic system wasn’t reported, contact the FEMA Helpline to learn how to amend your application. How to Apply for Disaster Assistance ▪ Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. ▪ Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. ▪ Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI

NOTICE: The City of Canton has approximately 58.8 acres of crop ground that is in need of being tilled and 5.4 acres of land that is in need of mowing. The City of Canton will be accepting proposals for the work until September 12th at 3:00 pm

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss the City Administrator Position When: September 12th at 6:30 pm at the Canton High School Commons Questions to be asked at the Town Hall Forum can be emailed to: alicia.riniker@cantonsd.org *All questions need to be received no later than 2:00pm on September 12th. * Current City Administrators: Jameson Berreth City of Madison, Nate Vander Plaats City of Lennox, and Justin Weiland City of Tea will be present to answer questions.

The water is shut off due to a service leak on Pleasant Street between 10th and 11th Street. We apologize for any inconvenience.

City Offices, including the Rubble Site, will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. The City Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00PM at the Canton Depot.

SIOUX FALLS – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Friday, August 30 at 7 a.m. in Canton, South Dakota to provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain disaster assistance programs, help people complete or check the status of applications for federal assistance, and get information on additional resources offered by the State of South Dakota. Disaster Recovery Center Location: Canton (Lincoln County) – FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Canton Depot (Museum) 600 W. 5th St. Canton, SD 57013 Hours of operation: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. seven days a week More locations in affected areas will open in the coming weeks. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc. As of August 28, 2024, FEMA has approved over $3.6 million in assistance to individuals for the South Dakota disaster recovery. How to Apply for Disaster Assistance Residents can apply for disaster assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center, or in the following ways:  Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish.  Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish.  Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI Disaster Recovery Centers are physically accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. They are equipped with assistive and adaptive technology such as assistive listening devices, resources for low vision, and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. # # # FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @femaregion8

City crews will be spraying for mosquitoes Friday night (08/30/24) depending on weather conditions.

FROM THE 'DIVE INTO THE CANTON POOL' PAGE: We’re excited to share some great news with you! We have advised us to perform a final load test on the pool and play structures. This is a vital step and a major milestone for our community to make sure everything is running safely and smoothly before the winter season and full open next summer. To complete these tests, we will be hosting a pop public swim at the pool, and the general public is invited to come swimming today, Saturday, August 24th from 2pm-5pm. We have teamed up with the Inwood pool who is sending over guards and an EAP. Please know this is just part of our final checks to ensure the pool meets all safety and performance standards. Temporary restrooms will be available, but no bathhouse, please come in your swim attire. We will have to limit capacity if we get to full, but if that’s the case, we will ask individuals to limit their time at the pool and we will clear the pool and let a new group in every hour. We will do this to ensure the optimal number of people get to test the new facility. ****release of liability waivers must be signed. Parents must be present and sign for individuals under 18.**** We will use the entrance located at the corner of E. 2nd St. and N. Kidder St. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and coolers with non-alcoholic beverages. We appreciate your patience as we finish up these important steps. We can’t wait to fully unveil the new pool and provide a great experience for the entire community!

The morning of Wednesday August 21st, citizens of Canton may notice a loss of water pressure due to water tower maintenance. Normal pressure will resume once maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Water main break between Lincoln Street and Main Street on Sixth Street. Water is shut off at this time. Repair work will begin at 6:00am, Saturday morning (August 17th). Thank you for your patience.