The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program's (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners. This tool offers information on finding assistance, applying, and checking status of assistance post disaster.

The American Red Cross assists individuals and families who have lost their home due to a natural or man made disaster. ​Services include assistance for family fires, tornados, floods, chemical spills, etc., shelter, food, health, and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet. Also includes flood clean up kits and disaster preparedness; including pillowcase project for children; information on all programs available online. To find out if there is a Red Cross shelter open in a community, visit the website, and type the zip code: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

A national grant assistance program that provides financial assistance to eligible American Legion Auxiliary members who are impacted by a natural disaster or in a time of financial crisis. Disaster Assistance: Applicants must either received damage to their primary residence, been displaced/evacuated from their residence or experienced basic out-of-pocket emergency expenses. Hardship Assistance: Applicants have to have past due expenses related to their primary residence and/or basic household utilities. Grants are awarded for $3,000 per grantee and one grant (disaster or hardship) will be awarded in a 12-month period.

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

The Great Plains Regional office is responsible for the direction and oversight of Bureau responsibilities and activities in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska. The Office of the Regional Director provides program direction and supervision to 12 Agencies encompassing 16 federally recognized Tribes. Programs includes: tribal government, enrollment, claims, self-determination, housing improvement program, loan guaranty and interest subsidy program, land titles and records office, probate and estate services, real estate services, Indian land consolidation program, Division of Natural Resources, Human services (which includes general assistance, burial assistance, disaster assistance, emergency assistance, adult care assistance, and child assistance), Tribal transportation program, road maintenance, and Division of Environment, Safety, and Cultural Resources Managements.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Pine Ridge Agency is located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota and provides services to the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Services include Real Estate Services (Leasing, Rights-of-Ways, and Acquisition & Disposition), fire management, social services, land operations, probate & estate services, facilities management, executive direction and administrative services.

Provides assistance as needed during disasters. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

South Dakota VOAD (Volunteer Organization Active in Disaster) is an organization that has been established to make coordination of volunteer agencies in response to a disaster.

The American Red Cross assists individuals and families who have lost their home due to a natural or man made disaster. ​Services include assistance for family fires, tornados, floods, chemical spills, etc., shelter, food, health, and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet. Also includes flood clean up kits and disaster preparedness; including pillowcase project for children; information on all programs available online. To find out if there is a Red Cross shelter open in a community, visit the website, and type the zip code: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. In times of disaster, sometimes, flood kits are available. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Providing shelter, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

The Mennonite and related Anabaptist constituent churches in keeping with their Biblical and Christian service theology, respond through MDS to help meet the needs of disaster victims, through post disaster cleanup, building repair, and pump out flooded basements. MDS volunteer personnel are willing to expand their areas of involvement where there is a need and when a sufficient number of volunteers are available. Member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters)

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota networks closely with Lutheran Disaster Response and state, local and other faith-based disaster relief programs when disaster occurs in South Dakota. When a natural or economic disaster occurs, LSS is available to assist individuals, families, congregations and communities through their difficult times and work toward long-term recovery. Examples of situations where LSS has been involved include severe storm damage, tornados, flooding, forest fires and drought. LSS staff throughout the state with training and experience in Critical Incident Stress Management can mobilize quickly to offer counseling and case management when disaster strikes. A variety of services and assistance available for those impacted by disaster. LSS is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Assists with rent assistance for eviction notices, utility assistance for disconnect notices, hotel stays (does not provide a homeless shelter), gasoline or bus pass for stranded motorists or for medical reasons, minor car repairs, assistance after a disaster (i.e. house fire, flood, etc.), and prescription assistance for qualifying medications. The needs of the individual/family will be assessed, and certain documentation may be required (ex. driver's license). After business hours, The Salvation Army of Brookings County works with the Brookings County Sheriff or City Police to help individuals and families in the case of an emergency/immediate need.

Provides up to $3,000 for qualified Legionnaires or Sons of The American Legion, and up to $10,000 for qualified American Legion posts that have been affected by natural disasters. Applicant must have been displaced from their home due to damage sustained during a natural disaster. If emergency/disaster shelters are available, and applicant chooses not to stay at shelter, then they need to provide a reason why they did not stay in shelter. The online application only covers most immediate needs (e.g. temporary housing, food, water, clothing, diapers, etc.) during the period after the disaster happens.

DAV supports ill, injured wounded veterans, surviving spouses, and their families during times of great need in the aftermath of isolated/large scale disasters.

From large-scale natural disasters to local house fires, the EDS team is ready to respond with food, hydration, clean-up supplies and emotional and spiritual support. A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster).

Providing shelter, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Disaster assistance services such as after a house fire, a flood, a tornado, or an ice storm. A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).