Mission

Our mission is to work collaboratively to provide emergency services to the communities within the Lake Traverse Reservation as a result from all acts of natural or human disasters. Develop strategies for rescue efforts to prevent the possibility of loss of life, minimize property loss, and/or provide the basic living necessities through a comprehensive plan of mitigation, preparedness, response time and recovery.

Location

114 Lake Traverse Dr. Sisseton, SD 57262

Program Information

Emergency Manager – Jim Pearson
Email: jimp@swo-nsn.gov 

605-268-2109 Cell Number

Deputy Emergency Manager – Winona Burley
Email: wsburley@swo-nsn.gov

605-698-8496 Office Number

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program

CERT Recruitment Flyer

CERT Fact Sheet

CERT Training Course (Independent Study)

IS-317.A: Introduction to Community Response Team

FEMA INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES:

ICS-100 TRAINING LINK
CERT IS TRAINING LINK
ICS-200 TRAINING LINK
ICS-700 TRAINING LINK
ICS – 800 TRAINING LINK

SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LINK