Emergency Management

Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Management

The mission of the Hughes County Emergency Management is to create a community organization to reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. This is done by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other human caused disasters.

Preparedness-Planning for an emergency or disaster, and then working to increase resources and the ability to respond effectively.
Response-Actions cover the period of time shortly before, during and after a disaster. These activities are conducted to save lives and minimize damage.
Recovery-The period when the immediate threat to life and property has passed. Activities such as cleanup, repair, and restoration become a priority.
Mitigation-Any action "determined to be cost-effective which substantially reduces the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering in any area affected by major disaster".

Weather

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SDHAMS-Amatuer Radio Club

Hughes/Stanley County Fire Departments

Pierre Fire

Fire Chief-Ian Paul Contact Info
Deputy Chief-Paula Tronvold Emergency-911
Asst. Chief-Patrick Snyder Non-Emergency-605-773-7401

Pierre Fire Dept. page

Pierre Rural Fire

Chief-Jason Roggow Contact Info
Asst. Chief-Byron Caauwe Emergency-911

Blunt Fire

Contact Info

Chief-Travis Heuertz Emergency-911
Asst. Chief-Wyatt Leesman Non-Emergency-605-962-6333

Harrold Fire

Chief-Treg Cowan Contact Info
Asst. Chief-Gerald Schamutz Emergency-911

Ft. Pierre Fire

Chief-Justin Jones Contact Info
Asst. Chief-Tye Odden Emergency-911
Non-Emergency-605-223-7698

Four Corners Fire

Chief-Vince Bruce Contact Info
Asst. Chief-Clint Alleman Emergency-911

Ft. Pierre National Grasslands Fire

Engine Captain-Ryan Cumbow Contact Info
Asst. Engine Capatin-Tim Iron Thunder Emergency-911
Non-Emergency-605-224-5517

Ft. Pierre National Grasslands website

Burn Ban-Burn Ban Ordinance

Below are some tips on what you can do to prepare in case of an emergency

What can you do to Prepare?
Emergency preparedness is everyone's job. Disasters of all kinds, ranging from floods to winter storms, can happen when least expected. It is important that each household be prepared before disaster strikes with a 72-hour Family Emergency Kit, so each family can be self-sufficient until relief arrives. Assembling the following items to create your own 72-hour Family Emergency Kit will be a great start in preparing your household for the new millennium. Such preparation will be valuable in potential emergencies that may affect our area such as blizzards, power outages, floods, tornadoes, or hazardous materials spills.

You Must Be Ready To Act on Your Own
The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to a week. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in a location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffel bag, footlocker or individual pack (with a note on top listing a few items to grab if you have to evacuate).

Emergency Needs

Water Storage (1 gallon/person/day)
Sleeping Bag and Blanket (wool and thermal)
First Aid Kit and Manual Emergency Candles
Waterproof/Windproof Matches
Extra Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses
Non-Perishable Foods
Water Purification Tablets
Utility Knife
Manual Can Opener
Extra Clothing
Battery Powered Radio
Flashlight

Contact Info

Cathy Strudle, Director
Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Management
3200 East Hwy 34
Pierre, SD 57501
Cathy.Strudle@co.hughes.sd.us
(605)773-7454