Emergency Management | Yankton Sioux Tribe

The emergency manager is responsible for coordination of all agencies within the jurisdiction to include public, private, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of threatened or actual natural disasters, terrorism, technological, or man-made events. Responsibilities includes development and maintenance of the county plan for reacting to emergencies; during an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action; and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. County emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County. ​This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

12/15/2025