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| Director: Harold Timmerman |
Please Inform us about Burning
Any Lincoln County resident that wishes to burn something other than household garbage (e.g. a large pile of trees, or an old building) should contact the Lincoln Country Dispatch Center at 605-764-2664 to inform them that they are going to have a large fire at their location. This is important because people driving by or in the neighborhood may notice the large fire and report it as an emergency to the dispatch center.
If the dispatch center has not been informed of the controlled burn, they are required to send the closest fire department out to investigate the fire. One short phone call giving your name, address, and what you intend to burn can eliminate much confusion and unnecessary dispatch of emergency equipment and personnel. No burn permits are needed.
Please keep waterway areas clear of debris and building materials
Spring Thunderstorms can produce flash flooding. Trees and brush piles, construction debris and building materials near to a waterway or drainageway are easily carried away by these sudden floods. These loose items often times cause blocked culverts or lodge somehow to become obstructions to the water flow that then can back up to cause serious property damage. Do yourself and your neighbor a favor and check your property to remove items that could be carried away in one of these storms and cause problems.
DUNS number required to receive future federal funding
Any Applicant that may receive federal funds as a result of future disasters will need to apply for a DUNS number before FEMA will deem their entity an eligible applicant as a result of Presidential Disaster Declaration. Additional Information
Links
South Dakota Office of Emergency Management (SDOEM)
2011 Severe Weather Preparedness Guide
Lincoln / Minnehaha Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation (PDM) Plan development and update information
Contact Us
Emergency Management Director
Harold Timmerman
128 N. Main Street
Canton, SD 57013-1703
Phone: 605-764-5746
Fax: 605-764-6622
E-Mail: emergencyman@lincolncountysd.org
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (Excluding Holidays)
Date Last Changed: 10/17/2011 08:42 AM
