Rosebud Sioux Tribe Emergency Management and Information

10/02/2026

09/24/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Rosebud Sioux Tribe Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is beginning the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan helps identify natural hazards affecting our communities and establishes actions that can reduce future risks to lives, property, infrastructure, and Tribal resources.

Natural hazards affecting the Rosebud Sioux Reservation may include blizzards and severe winter storms, tornadoes, flooding, severe thunderstorms, high winds, drought, wildfire, and other natural hazards.

Community input is an important part of this process. Tribal members, community residents, Tribal programs, partner agencies, and other interested individuals are encouraged to participate.

PUBLIC MEETING

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1:00 PM
Water Resources Conference Room

The meeting will include a discussion of hazard mitigation, a review of the Tribe’s current Hazard Mitigation Plan, and information about the planning process moving forward.

Community members may also provide input by completing the Hazard Mitigation Survey using the QR code provided on the meeting announcement.

For more information, contact:

Robert Oliver
Safety of Dams Director / Emergency Preparedness Program Coordinator
Rosebud Sioux Tribe
605-747-2444
[email protected]

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe encourages our communities to participate. Your knowledge and experience can help identify hazards, areas of concern, and actions that can make our communities safer and more resilient.

08/17/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Community members who receive SNAP/EBT benefits and lost refrigerated or frozen food due to the recent storm and prolonged power outages may be eligible for replacement benefits.

📅 Deadline to report food loss: August 20, 2026
📞 Mission DSS Office: 605-318-9494

Those affected are encouraged to contact the Mission DSS Office as soon as possible. Please share this information with family members, elders, and others who may have experienced food loss.

08/13/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

EOC PHONE LINES RESTORED

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) phone lines have been restored and are fully operational.

For assistance or to contact the EOC, please call:

📞 605-747-2444

Thank you for your patience and understanding while the phone lines were being restored.

RST Emergency Preparedness Program

08/13/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

RST Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP)

The RST Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP) would like to inform the public that EPP personnel will be back out tomorrow morning continuing response and assessment efforts throughout the affected areas.

We appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and cooperation as our personnel continue working to address impacts from the recent severe weather.

Please use caution around downed trees, debris, damaged structures, and other hazardous areas while response operations continue.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

RST Emergency Preparedness Program (EPP)

07/12/2026

🌞 EXTREME HEAT ADVISORY 🌞

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe Emergency Preparedness Program reminds everyone that temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s to 100°F this week.

Please take precautions to protect yourself and others:

* 💧 Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
* 🏠 Stay indoors or in air-conditioned locations whenever possible.
* 🌳 Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.).
* 👵 Check on elders, young children, neighbors, and anyone with medical conditions.
* 🚗 Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
* 👒 Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and use sunscreen when outdoors.
* 🐶 Ensure pets have plenty of fresh water and shade.

Know the signs of heat-related illness. If someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, or stops sweating while overheated, call 911 immediately.

Well-above normal temps and dry weather will last through this week...