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
On Friday, May 31, 2019 Yankton County Office of Emergency Management along with all, Yankton County fire agencies, towns and townships met earlier today and it was agreed upon to lift the current Burn Ban effective immediately. The public is reminded that the gravel roads are still soft in some place and heavy fire equipment may not be able to get to you. If your fire gets away from you, can fire trucks get to your fire? If not, then hold off burning a few days until conditions get better. If fire trucks can’t reach your fire, and it gets away, you will be held responsible for any damages the fire causes. Last, 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 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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