Emergency Management
Our purpose is to protect South Dakotans and their property from the effects of natural, manmade, and technological disasters. To fulfill our charge, we recognize the four phases of emergency management: Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation.
The Office of Emergency Management strives to create a rapid, effective, and compassionate emergency management system that wholly prepares our citizens, our communities, and our state to be self-reliant when facing emergencies and disasters and rely less on government. OEM focuses on four key pillars to plan for emergencies, coordinate response, aid in disaster recovery and, through mitigation, reduce or eliminate loss if the same event should happen again.
Kingsbury County Storm Shelter Locations
- Arlington- Methodist Church, 202 W. Birch St., Arlington
- De Smet- Emergency Management Meeting Room, 206 2nd St. SE, De Smet
- Erwin- American Legion Hall, 102 Main St., Erwin
- Iroquois- City Hall, 320 Washita St. E., Iroquois
Emergency Management Director
PO Box 232
De Smet, SD 57231
Phone: 605-854-3711
Fax: 605-854-9307
Downloads
| Document Title | Category | Link | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Weather Preparedness Guide (pdf) | Emergency Management | emergency-management | |
| Extreme Heat Safety Checklist (pdf) | Emergency Management | emergency-management | |
| Winter Weather Preparedness Guide (pdf) | Emergency Management | emergency-management |
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 14 agencies with the mission to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
As a community-based humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
CDC
CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
DHS has made significant progress in how we respond to a wide range of threats, from natural disasters to coordinated attacks.
US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.