Prepare For Disaster

Make a Plan

Pennington County is vulnerable to many disasters including natural threats such as high winds & tornadoes, blizzards, heavy rain, lightning and hail, or human caused threats such as terrorism, dam failure, wildfires, and spills of hazardous materials. When you know what to do, you can plan with your household and prepare in advance to be ready. Read More

Build a Kit

A disaster supply or emergency kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You may not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them. How to build your emergency kit

Get Involved

Know the resources around you, including agencies and groups that provide safety training. Be a resource to someone else who may need help preparing. During a major disaster we will depend on each other. Resources in our area