Providing shelter, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Disaster assistance services such as after a house fire, a flood, a tornado, or an ice storm. A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Coordinates 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 develops and maintains the county plan for reacting to emergencies; during an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action; and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. Visit the Brookings County website for a listing of storm shelters. BeReadyBrookings, a community preparedness website: http://bereadybrookings.com/ This is not an emergency first response organization, if you are in immediate danger please call 911. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County. This office can answer questions regarding floodplains.

Assistance to persons and families in need during a disaster, Local Emergency Planning and mitigation, grant applications to upgrade emergency preparedness and to assist first responders in obtaining needed equipment. This office can also handle questions pertaining to floodplains or contact the Aurora County Office of Equalization at (605) 942-7164.

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. In times of disaster, sometimes, flood kits are available. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Providing shelter, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Davison County Emergency Management assists citizens in need, from a minor incident such as a fuel spill up to a catastrophic disaster. Educating the public through awareness is key, such as severe weather awareness training, testing outdoor warning sirens, and local tornado and fire drills. Emergency Management organizes the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The main purpose of the LEPC is to bring representatives together from various government, private, and non-profit agencies on a monthly basis; in an effort to address possible emergency situations. It is also an opportunity to form professional relationships among agencies to increase cooperation, coordination, and interactions that will be necessary during major incidents. The Davison County Office of Emergency Management is responsible for the coordination and administration of the James Valley Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM). CISM will assist participants in understanding the thoughts, emotions and behaviors that occurred during and after a major incident. Also, coordinates the Davison County Search & Rescue Team searches for and provides aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The Team assists local law enforcement with traffic control during planned events or emergency situations, assists as Severe Weather spotters, searches for lost persons, and supports other emergency response personnel and agencies in the Davison County area.

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Provides information and assistance to the Faulk County Commission, to municipalities, and individuals on matters pertaining to response, recovery, mitigation, preparedness and other Emergency Management issues. Assists in the management of emergency situations. Assists with the disaster declaration process and works with State Emergency Management and FEMA during the response and recovery effort. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County.

Provides assistance as needed during disasters. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

From large-scale natural disasters to local house fires, the EDS team is ready to respond with food, hydration, clean-up supplies and emotional and spiritual support. A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster).

Provides information and assistance to the Codington County Commission, to municipalities, and individuals on matters pertaining to response, recovery, mitigation, preparedness and other Emergency Management issues. Assists in the management of emergency situations. Assists with the disaster declaration process and works with State Emergency Management and FEMA during the response and recovery effort. This office can assist in handling questions pertaining to floodplains. Another resource is: - First District Association of Local Government 418 18th Street Avenue N.E. (605) 882-5115

South Dakota VOAD (Volunteer Organization Active in Disaster) is an organization that has been established to make coordination of volunteer agencies in response to a disaster.

The American Red Cross assists individuals and families who have lost their home due to a natural or man made disaster. ​Services include assistance for family fires, tornados, floods, chemical spills, etc., shelter, food, health, and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet. Also includes flood clean up kits and disaster preparedness; including pillowcase project for children; information on all programs available online. To find out if there is a Red Cross shelter open in a community, visit the website, and type the zip code: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

Provides information and assistance to the Ziebach County Commission, to municipalities, and individuals on matters pertaining to response, recovery, mitigation, preparedness and other Emergency Management issues. Assists in the management of emergency situations. Assists with the disaster declaration process and works with State Emergency Management and FEMA during the response and recovery effort. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County.

The Mennonite and related Anabaptist constituent churches in keeping with their Biblical and Christian service theology, respond through MDS to help meet the needs of disaster victims, through post disaster cleanup, building repair, and pump out flooded basements. MDS volunteer personnel are willing to expand their areas of involvement where there is a need and when a sufficient number of volunteers are available. Member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters)

Income eligible homeowners may receive assistance from Habitat and their volunteers on projects including: Limited in-home repairs for safety modifications including installing non-skid strips in bathtub or stairs, grab bars and handrails Exterior painting Minor exterior home repairs

Sheltering, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Is a member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program's (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners. This tool offers information on finding assistance, applying, and checking status of assistance post disaster.

The American Red Cross assists individuals and families who have lost their home due to a natural or man made disaster. ​Services include assistance for family fires, tornados, floods, chemical spills, etc., shelter, food, health, and mental health services to help families and entire communities get back on their feet. Also includes flood clean up kits and disaster preparedness; including pillowcase project for children; information on all programs available online. To find out if there is a Red Cross shelter open in a community, visit the website, and type the zip code: www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html