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.

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

Emergency Management Office

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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.

Staff

Paul Scherschligt

Director of Emergency Management - 7EM1 Send an Email

Erin Hacecky

Chief Deputy Emergency Manager - 7EM2 Send an Email

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

Announcements

Yankton County
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Yankton County Commission is accepting applications for two positions on the Yankton County Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month to review applications in accordance with the Yankton County Zoning Ordinance and provide recommendations/findings to the Yankton County Commission/Board of Adjustment. There may be other special meetings as assigned. These will be three year terms April 2026.

Yankton County
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Those who want to be considered for an appointment are asked to submit a written statement describing their background to email address: gary@co.yankton.sd.us or Yankton County Planning & Zoning, 321 West 3rd Street #209, Yankton, S.D. 57078. All applications will be submitted to the Yankton County Commissioners for review and selection on April 4, 2023.
All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023.

Yankton County Treasurer's Office
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Reminder:
The Elderly & Disabled Tax Assessment Freeze Application is due by April 1st, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact our office for more information.

Yankton County Treasurer's Office
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Reminder:
Yankton County residents that have last names starting with F, G and J have until March 31, 2023 to renew vehicle registration.

Yankton County Highway Department
Sunday, November 20, 2022

The Yankton County Highway Department will begin their winter hours on Monday, November 21, 2022 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, & Sunday

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