Rapid City-Pennington County Emergency Management

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Want to learn more about how to prepare for a disaster? We are currenlty offering an"Introduction to Disaster Preparedness" class. The next class will take place on Tues, May 29 from 7-8pm at Cabela's in Rapid City. For more information or to sign up. Click here.

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Visit the "Megafloods: the 1972 Awakening" flood exhibit at the Journey Museum commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Rapid City Flood. Exhibit runs from May 6-August 10, 2012 in the Adelstein Gallery.

Be Alert During the Spring/Summer Storm Season

Spring and summer can be exciting days with the weather warming up and the days getting longer. It is extremely important to pay attention to weather reports if you are planning to be outside. Take precautions and plan ahead and know what to do in severe weather.

WEATHER WATCH:

Severe weather is possible within the designated watch area. Be alert!

WEATHER WARNING:

Severe weather has been reported or is imminent. Take necessary precautions immediately.

PDM Plan
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Meeting Dates
Contacts

The goal of an All-Hazards Pre-Disaster Mitigation Planning project is to implement hazard reduction measures prior to an incident, protecting the community from the effects of disasters. The range of eligible mitigation projects might include retrofitting public buildings against high-force winds or seismic damage, acquiring and relocating properties out of a flood plain, elevating structures in a flood plain, flood-proofing public buildings, vegetation management to mitigate against wildfires, or constructing or converting public spaces into "safe rooms" in tornado-prone areas.

HAZ MIT PLAN »

The public meetings will include a presentation explaining the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, followed by an opportunity for the public to provide input about natural hazards that have impacted the area. Information gathered at the meetings will be used in developing strategies to mitigate hazards in the County.

WALL
Mon, May 21 at 7pm
Wall Community Center, 501 Main Street

HILL CITY
Tues, May 22 at 7pm
Hill City Senior Center, 227 Walnut St.

RAPID CITY
Wed, May 23 at 7pm
Journey Museum, 222 New York Street

Questions? Contact the PDM Contractors

Angela Landeen, MS, CHES, CPH
Public Health and Disaster Planning

Creative Outcomes
Mobile 605-222-6562
Email Angela Landeen

Project Application

Black Hills Council of Governments
525 University Loop, Ste. 102
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-2681
Website

"Think about all the things you do each day to be safe, to keep your family safe, how you prepare to start each day… being prepared for an emergency is simple, just like these things you do every day. Think about it. Get started now!"