Emergency Preparedness
OEM plans and conducts training and exercises on how to respond to an emergency or disaster.
In addition to local, state, and regional-level preparedness initiatives, we also provide information for individuals and families to plan for emergency situations. bReadySD is a statewide emergency preparedness program with tips, events and tools you can use to talk with your family about having a plan in the event of a disaster.
2025 Severe Weather Preparedness Guide
Check out our 2025 Severe Weather Preparedness Guide to help you get ready for anything Mother Nature might throw at you in the season ahead. Read our tips for motorists, putting together an emergency supply kit, severe weather awareness, preparing for flooding, handling excessive heat, and including pets or animals in your emergency plans.
Resource Library
Preparedness Documents
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