Reemployment Assistance Benefits | DUA
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) declared for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
The Department of Labor and Regulation announced an approved major disaster declaration for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Under this declaration, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits will be available to Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal members left without work due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding which occurred July 13–14, 2024. This includes independent contractors, those who are self-employed, and agricultural workers.
Individuals seeking assistance through the DUA program must first file for regular unemployment benefits. Claimants should indicate their employment was impacted by the disaster when filing for benefits. Individuals whose employment has been affected can apply for DUA by calling the Claims Call Center at 605.626.3179, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. CST. Please specify your claim is related to DUA and the storms.
Applicants will need:
- their Social Security number;
- copies of their most recent federal income tax forms or check stubs; and
- documentation of employment, self-employment, or prospective work when the disaster occurred.
All required documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the day the application is filed.
Claims must be filed by Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, to be considered timely.
For more information regarding Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) please see the U.S. Department of Labor's DUA Fact Sheet.