Departments

Emergency Management

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

Emergency Management Office

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.

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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 preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Staff

Paul Scherschligt

Director of Emergency Management - 7EM1 Send an Email

Erin Hacecky

Chief Deputy Emergency Manager/EOC Facilities Coordinator - 7EM2 Send an Email

Robert Taylor

Deputy Emergency Manager/Rescue Liaison - 7EM3 Send an Email

Bryant Jackson

Yankton County Search & Rescue Send an Email

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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Announcements

Emergency Management - Full Scale Exercise
Tuesday, August 7, 2018

There will be a full scale exercise conducted on September 22, 2018. For more details click here
Weed & Pest Department - Mosquito Fogging In the City of Yankton dates
Thursday, July 26, 2018

We will be doing the mosquito fogging in Yankton on: August 20th - S of 21st, W of 81, August 21st - N of 21st, August 27th - S of 21st & E of 81. August 15th - Riverside Park. Fogging starts around sunset until the section is complete, usually around midnight.
Yankton County Weed Dept - Noxious Weeds MUST Be Controlled
Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Weed Department announces that they will be begin inspections on May 1, 2018 for noxious weeds.

Highway Department Hours
Monday, April 30, 2018

We are currently in our Summer Hours, which are 6:30am thru 5:00pm Monday thru Thursday.
Highway Department - 2018 Projects
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

We now have an interactive map located under the Highway Department's Quick Links showing 2018 Projects for both the County and the City.
Highway Department - Signage Project
Monday, March 19, 2018

Replacement of E911 Address signs will begin approximately March 28th. This project is SD DOT Grant Funded and contractor appointed. The contractor states they will begin on the west half of Yankton County.
2018 Calendar
Monday, January 1, 2018

2018 Calendar
EMS - CPR Classes
Monday, January 1, 2018

CPR Classes for 2018
Yankton County Emergency Management
Monday, January 1, 2018

You can text YCOEM to 85511 to receive up to date emergency information.
Yankton County Commission Meeting Policy & Form
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Click here for the form
Click here for policy

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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