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.
It’s that time of the year again to begin looking at our Severe Weather preparedness programs. Do you know where your severe weather gear is at? Or do you need to update your shelter plans? Now is the time to get prepared. We have several programs going on, beginning in two weeks, and continuing throughout the summer. The first thing is the Severe Weather Awareness Training put on by the National Weather Service from Sioux Falls. This is an in-person training session. Each class will run from 1.5 to 2 hours in duration. Registration is NOT required for attending any in-person class. This year in our area the training will be held on March 24, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Yankton Fire Station #2. 201 W. 21st St, Yankton SD 57078.
We will have more information to come about the severe weather awareness week activities occurring April 25-29, 2022.
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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