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.

Emergency Management Office

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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.

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 Treasurer
Friday, September 1, 2023

Reminder: Yankton County residents that have last name starting with S, have until September 30, 2023 to renew vehicle registration.

Yankton County Contact Center
Thursday, June 29, 2023

The Yankton Contact Center's food pantry is currently undergoing significant improvements in operations. As usual, we will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm; however, starting July 17th 2023, the food pantry doors will only be open on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. During those three days only, we will be offering clients a new way to get food and other essentials from the pantry.

Yankton County Emergency Management
Thursday, April 27, 2023

To learn more information on the burn ban, flooding/weather and other important county information from us, please click here

Yankton County Highway Department
Friday, April 14, 2023

The Yankton County Highway Department will begin their summer hours on Monday, April 17, 2023 and will run until further notice.

Summer hours are Monday through Thursday 6:30am-5:00pm.

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, & Sundays

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