Emergency? Call or text 911 · EM office 605-425-2085

Burn rule: No open burning when the Grassland Fire Danger Index is Very High or Extreme, or during a Red Flag Warning. Notify EM or Mitchell 911 before you burn.

Sirens: Sounded by Mitchell 911 for tornado warnings. Tested the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m., April–September.

Warnings: Sirens, phone alerts (automatic, no sign-up), NOAA Weather Radio, and our Facebook page.

Open Burning | Text-to-911 | Contact · Updated Oct 8, 2026