Departments

Emergency Management

Phone: (605) 668-5289
Fax: (605) 668-5261
Address: 807 Capitol Street, Yankton SD 57078

The Emergency Management Office is located in the EMS building at 807 Capitol Street. Use the northern-most entrance on the east side of the building.

Mission:

Yankton County Emergency Management exists to protect the residents of Yankton County and their property from the effects of natural, man made, and technological disasters through efforts in preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Closed Roads

For a map of the current closed roads in Yankton County due to the recent flooding Click Here.

COVID-19 Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- COVID-19 Info
SD Department of Health Coronavirus Updates and Info
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- Flu Information
COVID-19 Preparedness Guidelines
COVID-19 Preparedness Guidelines-Spanish

Quick Links

A Citizen's Guide to Preparing for Spring Flooding
Severe Thunderstorm Safety
Lightning Safety Tips and Resources
Flood Safety Tips and Resources
Tornado Book
Ag Losses
Miscellaneous Flood Related Information
James River Flood Levels

211 Information

Helpsheets
Helplinecenter Professionals
Connections Calendar

Severe Weather Preparedness Guide

Are You Prepared for a Disaster

Severe weather safety means having a family plan and the supplies necessary to stay safe in the event of severe weather. Being prepared ahead of time is the only effective way to ensure your safety and your family's safety in the event of severe weather.

Storm Sirens

The communities in Yankton County have two (2) different types of siren tones.

The first is a steady tone for three (3) minutes. This is to inform you to go inside and get more information on why they are sounding. This sound NOT be confused with the slow wavering tone used to alert the Volunteer Fire Departments of an emergency call.
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Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of the Month at 12pm

Don't Let a Winter Storm Take You by Surprise

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LINKS
National Weather Service - Sioux Falls, SD
National Weather Service - Advance Hydrologic Prediction Service
SD Dept of Public Safety
BReady South Dakota
FEMA
National Flood Insurance Program
The Complete Guide to Flood Safety and Preparedness

Preparing for Extreme Weather

FEMA's Guide to Making a Family Emergency Communication Plan
Guide to Creating a Family Emergency Communication Plan
Family Communication Plan Fillable Card
Family Communication Plan-Parents
Family Communication Plan- Wallet Size
Family Communication Plan- Kids
FEMA's Guide to Safeguarding Documents and Valuables
Know Your Weather Alerts and Warnings
Preparing for a Tornado
Preparing for a Thunderstorm
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
Taking Shelter from the Storm Brochure
Taking Shelter from the Storm
Prepare Your Organization for a Tornado
Lightning Safety Guide for Large Venues
Safe Room Construction Plan

Extreme Weather Information- Spanish

Preparing a Family Communication Plan- Spanish
Family Communication Cards- Spanish
Weather Alerts and Warnings- Spanish
Prepare for a Tornado- Spanish
Preparing for a Wildfire- Spanish

Flood Assistance Information

Small Business Disaster Loans
Small Business Disaster Loans- Spanish
Be Prepared for a Flood
Flooding Aid for Septic Systems
Floods and Your Farm
Floods and Your Pets
Floods and Your Business
Floods and Your Home
Floods and Your Family
Floods and Your Livestock
Sandbags
Sandbagging for Flood Protection
Food Safety Recalls and Your Family
Flood Guide- Underground Tanks

2019 INFRASTRUCTURE DISASTER RECOVERY AND MITIGATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND APPLICATIONS:

2019 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Overview
2019 Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program Overview
2019 Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Overview
2019 INFRASTRUCTURE DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM APPLICATION
HAZARD MITIGATION ADVANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION