Departments

Emergency Management

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

Emergency Management Office

Logo

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone:

(605) 668-5289

Fax:

(605) 668-5261

Address:

807 Capitol Street
Yankton, SD 57078

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 prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Severe Weather Preparedness Guide

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

*Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of the month at 12:00pm

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. Read more

Don't Let a Winter Storm Take You by Surprise

Staff

Paul Scherschligt

Director of Emergency Management - 7EM1 Send an Email

Erin Hacecky

Chief Deputy Emergency Manager - 7EM2 Send an Email

Announcements

Yankton County Planning & Zoning
Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Yankton County Commission is accepting applications for two positions on the Yankton County Planning Commission. To find out more information or to apply for a position, please visit the Planning and Zoning page

Yankton County
Saturday, March 2, 2024

The Yankton County Government Center and all other Yankton County non-emergency offices will be closed on Friday, March 29th, 2024 and Monday, April 1st, 2024 to spend the Easter holiday with our loved ones.

Yankton County Treasurer
Friday, March 1, 2024

Reminder:
Yankton County residents that have last names starting with F, G and J have until March 31, 2024 to renew vehicle registration.

Yankton County Treasurer
Friday, March 1, 2024

Reminder:
The Elderly & Disabled Tax Assessment Freeze Application is due by April 1st, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact our office for more information.

Yankton County Auditor
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Now is the perfect time to double check your voter information for the upcoming elections. You can check your voter information on the Secretary of State's Website or you can stop by our office to make any changes.

Also the Absentee Request Form is available at this time you can complete with our office.

Yankton County Highway
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Yankton County Highway Department will begin their winter hours on Monday, November 20, 2023 and will run until further notice.

Winter hours are Monday through Friday 6:45am-3:00pm.

Main Phone:
(605) 260-4400

Address:
321 West 3rd Street, Suite 100 Yankton, SD 57078

Office Hours:
9:00am - 5:00pm CST, Monday-Friday
Closed on Holidays, Saturdays, & Sundays

Yankton County YouTube Channel

Yankton County © 2024. Developed by Intuvio Solutions.