Noem Mulling Presidential Disaster Declaration

Republican South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is from the government and she's here to help!

Tony Mangan, public information officer for the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, said Gov. Kristi Noem’s declaration of an emergency on May 13 is a separate move from a disaster declaration. He said Noem will decide if federal aid is necessary within 30 days of receiving local reports. If Noem does declare a disaster of more than $1.5 million in damage, the declaration would be sent to Washington, D.C., where President Joe Biden would consider signing a disaster declaration, opening the door for federal funds to be disbursed to South Dakota. Individual assistance could help residents and households rebuild, temporarily relocate or temporarily secure food or unemployment benefits. Public assistance could provide funding for debris removal, utility repairs, cleanup of public grounds or repair of public buildings. Last, hazard mitigation assistance could reimburse governments or certain non-profits for expenses incurred by preventing exacerbation of damage or loss of life. [Mitchell Daily Republic]

It's a lose-lose proposition for Mrs. Noem. In 2019 she was quick to ask the Trump Organization for cash but if she asks a Democratic president for help, especially after blaming him for a infant formula shortage, she's admitting she's dependent on federal aid. If she doesn't she risks looking like a miserable partisan.

Kristi Noem isn't about self-reliance because she's wedded to moral hazard. Recall US Representative Noem voted against federal disaster assistance when acts of god ravaged blue states. A tornado hit her home town of Castlewood and Noem praised her god for sparing her campaign war chest because science karma chickens came home to roost where the governor is a climate change denier.

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