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
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