Emergency Alert Test

Fall River County is participating in a regional test of warning and alert systems.  You may hear sirens and receive alerts from multiple systems.

Fall River County is switching to the Everbridge alert system from CodeRED.  To change how you receive alerts from Fall River County enroll in Everbridge using this link: https://member.everbridge.net/77895137493114/login

For additional question please contact the public information officer, Stacey Martin, at 605-745-7584 or [email protected]

NOTICE OF ANNUAL ALERT & WARNING FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE

On March 11, 2026, at 1:30PM, we will conduct our annual Alert & Warning Functional Exercise.

This will be a Multi-County test (Fall River, Custer, Pennington, Meade) of Alert & Warning Systems to include:
• Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
• NOAA Weather Radio
• Public Warning Messages (Subscription Based)
• Local Outdoor Alert Sirens – Angostura / Edgemont / Hot Springs & Oelrichs
• Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant, Registrar of Deeds
The Fall River County Register of Deeds is accepting applications for a full-time administrative assistant.  Applicant must have the ability to work well with others, good organizational, computer & customer service skills, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Ability to read and understand legal descriptions desired but training can be provided for applicants without this skill set.

Starting wage is $16.75-$17.75/hour (DOE) with full benefits: paid health & dental insurance; vacation, holiday and sick leave; and South Dakota Retirement. Position is 40 hours a week, hours are 8-5, Monday – Friday.  Apply at the Register of Deed’s Office at 906 N River St. (605-745-5139).  Position open until filled. [Full Job Description] See employment page for application.

PSPS Warning – Edgemont & Hot Springs Areas

Public Safety Power Shutoff

PSPS Warning Announced for Fall River County

Black Hills Energy has upgraded their Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Watch to a Warning for the Edgemont and Hot Springs Areas of Fall River County. If weather worsens the estimated shutoff would be on Tuesday, February 17th at 1pm. How to Prepare.

What is a PSPS?

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a program implemented by Black Hills Energy as a last resort safety measure to prevent wildfires during high-risk weather conditions.

BHE press release

CodeRED Message

Due to an issue with the settings in CodeRED the alert message came out under the user name of Stacey Martin instead of the organization name of Fall River County. If you received a message from Stacey Martin that was the CodeRED message.

Black Hills Energy Outage Website

power shutoff map for PSPS warning February 17th 2026

PSPS Watch – Edgemont Area

Public Safety Power Shutoff

PSPS Watch Announced for Fall River County

Black Hills Energy has announced a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Watch for the Edgemont Area of Fall River County. If weather worsens and this is upgraded to a PSPS Warning the Estimated shutoff would be on Tuesday, February 17th from 11am to 4pm. How to Prepare.

What is a PSPS?

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a program implemented by Black Hills Energy as a last resort safety measure to prevent wildfires during high-risk weather conditions.

BHE press release

Black Hills Energy Outage Website

Black Hills Energy Public Safety Power Shutoff map of Edgemont area watch