May 9, 2025

Pre-Evacuation Checklist

The following list is for those who have time to prepare as a fire is approaching. Your life and the lives of your family members are always most important. If you are told to leave immediately please do so.

What to do:

  • Locate your pets and keep them nearby
  • Prepare farm animals for transport or move them to a safe location early
  • Move propane BBQ appliances away from structures
  • Turn off propane tanks
  • Gather up flammable items from the exterior of the house and bring them inside (patio furniture, door mats, trash cans, children’s toys, etc.)
  • Shut all windows and doors
  • Shut off gas at meter; turn off pilot lights
  • Shut off air conditioning

Make sure to pack:

  • prescription or special medications
  • change of clothing
  • extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
  • extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash
  • copies of important documents (Birth certificates, passports, etc)
  • pet food & water

What to wear:

  • Long pants*
  • long sleeve shirt*
  • sturdy shoes/boots

*100% cotton is preferable

 

 

Vineyard Fire – Morning update

The fire has grown to approximately 180 acres. Most of this growth was to the north. Currently there are no structures reported as lost. The evacuations for Valley View Dr and Eagle Ct remain in effect; these roads are closed to traffic. Traffic is open on Fall River Rd (Hwy 18/385) but please avoid the area if you have no need. The Red Cross has established a shelter at the Mueller Civic Center for evacuees.

 

Update: 8/12/2018  8:18am

Vineyard Fire

All of Valley View Dr and Eagle Ct are under evacuation. The Mueller Civic Center is being opened for evacuees.  Valley View Dr and Eagle Ct are closed to all but emergency vehicles.

 

Update: 8/11/2018  20:50

Vineyard Fire

There is a fire along Fall River Road. Units are on scene. Please avoid travel on Fall River Road, traffic is currently restricted to a single lane.  Currently pre-evacuation notice in place for Valley View Subdivision.  Pre-evacuation means you should be prepared to evacuate at any time.

 

Updated: 8/11/2018  5:36

Open House & Chamber Mixer

The Fall River County Emergency Management, Fall River County Weed & Pest, SDSU Fall River County Extension/4H, and the South Dakota Department of Health Child & Family Services Offices will how an open house on Tuesday, February 13th form 4 – 6pm.  This will be a chance for the public to check out Fall River County’s new ‘South Annex’ Building (formerly the ambulance building) and learn more about the many community-serving agencies here for YOU!  This open house will be held in conjunction will the Hot Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Mixer.  [see flyer]

 

Tuesday, Feb 13, 4-6pm

709 Jensen Hwy

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