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Damaged Buildings, Homes Being Taken Down In Delmont

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DELMONT, S.D. (AP) — Damaged buildings and homes in the town of Delmont are being taken down as cleanup continues in the town hit earlier this month by a tornado.

Officials say citizens and volunteers are clearing away debris caused by the May 10 tornado. Debris is still being to be hauled to a rubble site in Douglas County.

The tornado damaged or destroyed 84 structures in and around Delmont and also injured nine people.

State Public Safety officials say volunteers are still needed for the cleanup.

Earlier this week, state and federal officials were assessing tornado damage to homes and businesses.

Officials say the preliminary assessment is the first step to determining whether aid will be made available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration.

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