Hoeven seeks FEMA trailers for Dickinson

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BISMARCK — Gov. John Hoeven says he's asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency for trailers to help tornado victims in Dickinson.

Hoeven says FEMA's North Dakota coordinating officer, Tito Hernandez, indicated the agency has trailers available. FEMA has opened a disaster aid center at Dickinson's Prairie Hills Mall.

Hoeven's statement says dormitories at Dickinson State University and area hotel rooms are being used for temporary housing but long-term housing will be needed.

The southwestern North Dakota city of about 16,000 was hit Wednesday night by a tornado packing winds of about 150 mph.

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