Rapid City, South Dakota Flood of 1972
Regarded as the worst recorded flood in South Dakota’s history, the 1972 flood would alter the look of Rapid City and help change how the federal government responds to natural disasters. Corey Christianson, administration, exhibits, and curation coordinator at the Journey Museum and Learning Center, talked about the impact the flood had on the city.
Description
Regarded as the worst recorded flood in South Dakota’s history, the 1972 flood would alter the look of Rapid City and help change how the federal government responds to natural disasters. Corey Christianson, administration, exhibits, and curation coordinator at the Journey Museum and Learning Center, talked about the impact the flood had on the city.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the disaster that occurred in Rapid City, SD on June 9, 1972.
- Explain the government's response to the flood.
- Explain how the flood impacted the rebuilding of Rapid City
- How did the flood affect the government's response to natural disasters?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Decimate
- Federal Emergency Management Agency