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.

County Wide Burn Ban

Currently there is not a Burn Ban in place. However, there is an ordinance in place that you must follow in regards to open burning. Click Here for more information.

Important Disaster Relief Information

Yankton County residents that received damage during the March 13, 2019 Flooding Event will need to register with FEMA. Applicants can register via 1-800-621-3362 or https://www.disasterassistance.gov/. There will be a FEMA center set up here in Yankton very soon, so make the call and get signed up. Everyone needs to register with FEMA even if you have previously signed up with 211.

For more information on FEMA's Individual Assistance Program, visit www.fema.gov or Click Here

For information on disaster relief for Small Businesses in Yankton County Click Here

Flood Assistance Information

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
Guide to Cleaning a Flooded Basement
Ag Losses
Miscellaneous Flood Related Information
James River Flood Levels

Yankton County Flood Related Road Closures:

Updates as we become aware. Road Closures

Quick Links

Spring Weather Safety
Winter Weather Preparedness Guide
Winter Weather Warning, Watches and Advisories
Winter Storm Book
Tornado Book

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

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