Dakota Snow Storms
Thousands of customers have lost electrical power after a potent blizzard made its way through the Dakotas. Along with snow, residents had to deal with up to five-inches of freezing rain and hard winds. Many roads have abandoned cars scattered throughout that are now being recovered.
About 300 people had to be rescued by the South Dakota Highway Patrol as parts of the state received 45-inches of snow. The weather impacted the Dakotas so much that major highways were closed until the blizzard passed.
In James MacPherson’s report, the president of Nodak Rural Electric Cooperative, George Berg, stated: “Our biggest obstacle is not the snow, but all the mud and water… One crew in northern Nelson County had to use a motorboat to reach a downed power pole submerged in water.” Crews worked overnight in efforts to restore power to many rural residents.
There is no doubt that clean-up crews will be hard at work this weekend to restore some normalcy and power to the thousands of homes that lost electricity. Water damage caused by all the snow and rains will require recovery specialists that can help dry-out buildings and documents. Recovery specialists can also help remedy and prevent damage that is caused by mold.
If you have been affected by water damage of any sort, call a recovery specialist quickly to prevent any further damage.
Learn more about the recovery process.
Photos: Taken in Ellsworth AFB, SD by CoryMusick; in Lead, SD by wufdawg and Akille; and Piedmont, SD by ellsea.
Tags: blizzard, Dakota snow storm, Disaster Recovery, mold prevention, snow
