State officials are keeping a close eye on dry conditions across the state, and possible impacts. South Dakota Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels says they have had high level briefings on the expanding drought… [audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/07/Matt-Michels-716a.mp3|titles=Matt Michels 716a]
Michels says there are threats from one end of the state to the other…
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Michels says last summer’s flooding emergency has helped them prepare for this year…
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Michels says the Emergency Operations Center has not been activated, but could reopen very quickly if needed.