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SD Sioux Tribe Emergency Response Needed

January 30th, 2010 at 05:20 pm


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Many of you know I'm of Native American ancestry, this is not my tribe but the situation in SD is one I've just been made aware of. If any of you can help in any way I'm sure it would be most appreciated! If all you can do is spread the word that help would be great as well. It's true there are many people in Haiti who need our help, but there are people here on American soil that need assistance too! National media attention is needed in this situation. Do not be fooled. We are not all 'casino rich' or receiving an 'Indian check' each month. Many do not receive any government assistance.



South Dakota Sioux Tribe Seeks Emergency Assistance After Ice Storm


"Last week's ice storm in South Dakota left thousands without power and water. While many Red Cross resources are being diverted to relief efforts in Haiti, there is still the need for money and supplies in the upper midwest, specifically for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, which has a full list of needed medical and general supplies.

Power outages forced 35 kidney dialysis patients from the tribe to temporary relocate to Rapid City, and the reservation requires glucose strips, first aid kits and even children's medicine.

The local Wal-mart has sent food and supplies, but in-kind contributions are being accepted. A full list of what the Tribe requests:

•Non-perishable food
•Cots
•Heat sources (heaters & fuel)
•Camp stoves & fuel
•Lithium 1, 2 and 3 batteries for law enforcement
•Lamps/Batteries/Lamp Oil
•Toilet paper
•Paper products for the shelters
•Pampers/formula
•Hand/baby wipes/Hand sanitizer

Ship in-kind donations to:
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Chairman's Office
Attn: Ice Storm Emergency Supplies
PO Box 590
2001 Main Street (Tribal Offices)
Eagle Butte, SD 57625

You can also contribute money to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe's emergency relief fund, which has been depleted in the past months. Online donations are currently unavailable.
Mail checks to:
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe/2010 Disaster Account
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Chairman's Office
Attn: Ice Storm Emergency Fund
PO Box 590
2001 Main Street (Tribal Offices)
Eagle Butte, SD 57625"

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4 Responses to “SD Sioux Tribe Emergency Response Needed”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 05:28 pm 1264872502
    1264872502

    Thanks for the information. We have town's here in Iowa that are not getting the assistance they need either. Very frustrating.

  2. Ima saver Says:
    January 31st, 2010 at 11:05 pm 1264979126
    1264979126

    I will be sure to send a check.

  3. Jerry Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 10:27 pm 1266618467
    1266618467

    Thank you for putting the information out there! I hope that it leads to additional response. It seems the media are very quick to point the cameras overseas (and deservedly so, in Haiti), but more reticent to offer any insurance of coverage when there are people in need at home.
    Jerry

  4. mjrube94 Says:
    March 4th, 2010 at 09:30 pm 1267738228
    1267738228

    Hey Stranger, where've you been?

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