Yankton County Emergency Management
There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst

There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst
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..
Reminder
Do you have a 911 Address sign at the end of your road? Emergency Service may not find you if you don't have an address sign posted.
If you need a sign go to
http://www.co.yankton.sd.us/custom/planning-zoning
To request a 911 address sign online. or call the Office - 605-260-4400 ext. 9
This website is updated each day around 9 am. Time of update depends on data from the NWS or access to a Website to make changes. The County ordinance, listed below, when the NWS fire issues a grassland fire index of Very high or Extreme (Red Flag) - the No open burring is put in place. if the county goes into a D2 drought, Go to https://www.weather.gov/fsd/fire for real-time Information...
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Rangeland Fire Danger Statement
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
248 AM CST Sat Feb 1 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Strong southerly winds will develop this morning and continue through about midafternoon. Gusts of 45 to 50 mph will be possible, especially near and east of I-29. These winds will quickly diminish around sunset.
Debris burning is the number one cause of wildfires...so please be careful with any use of fire.
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...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER...
The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the very high category this afternoon. Very poor weather conditions and very low moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that dangerous burning conditions exist. Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category.
The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed.
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...HIGH FIRE DANGER...
The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the high category this afternoon. Unfavorable weather conditions and low moisture content of grasses, and other dry organic material on the ground, indicate that there is a high potential for a fire to spread. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning or evening hours, when wind speeds are usually lower and the relative humidity is higher.
OUTLOOK FOR SUNDAY AFTERNOON...The Grassland Fire Danger Index will reach the moderate category.
The grassland fire danger product reflects fire danger for native grasses. It is not intended for cured agricultural crops, nor will it reflect conditions in road ditches which have been mowed.
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Yankton County Emergency Management 807 Capitol St Yankton, SD 57078 US
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
There is always someone on call 24/7