South Dakota Qury Fire Receives FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration
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FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance declaration for the Qury Fire in Custer County, South Dakota, to support firefighting efforts.
What this FEMA disaster declaration tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FEMA on April 3, 2026 and geographically references South Dakota. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Disasters - determines the disaster-declaration framework behind it, which shapes what relief and protective action (evacuation orders, shelters, federal or provincial assistance eligibility) may follow and which agency holds authority over the declaration.
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What Happened
On March 13, 2026, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Fire Management Assistance declaration (FM-5622-SD) for the state of South Dakota. The declaration is in response to the Qury Fire, which began on March 12, 2026. This type of declaration is utilized to provide federal support for wildfires that threaten such destruction as would constitute a major disaster.
Affected Areas
The declaration specifically designates Custer County in South Dakota as the area eligible for federal assistance.
Federal Assistance Available
Under this Fire Management Assistance (FM) declaration, Public Assistance has been activated. This program provides federal funding to assist with the costs of firefighting and emergency response efforts. According to the declaration, Individual Assistance (including the Individuals and Households Program) and Hazard Mitigation programs have not been declared at this time.
What You Should Do
Residents in Custer County should follow the instructions of local emergency management officials and stay informed about fire conditions. While Individual Assistance is not currently available under this specific declaration, residents can monitor official channels for updates. Local government entities and eligible non-profits in the designated area should coordinate with state emergency management for Public Assistance details.
Source
Original source: FEMA Official Notice ↗
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