The McCook County 911 system is overseen by the 911 Coordinator, who operates under the Emergency Management department.

The responsibilities of this position include overseeing the 911 telephone systems and managing various dispatch and communication radio systems. This also involves overseeing the public safety radio system and the rural addressing system. A close working relationship with our local Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is essential for maintaining these systems.

911

McCook County's PSAP is The Mitchell Regional 911 Center

Text to 911: call if you can, text if you can't

Mitchell Regional 911 Center

WHO ANSWERS YOUR 911 CALL
McCook County 911 calls are answered by the Mitchell Regional 911 Center. Non-emergency line: (605) 995-8400.

HOW TO TEXT 911
1. Enter 9-1-1 in the "To" field.
2. Text your exact location and the type of emergency.
3. Send, then answer questions and follow instructions.
Use plain words with no slang, emoji, or group texts. Call if you can, text if you can't. If you text 911 by accident, send a follow-up saying there is no emergency.

KNOW YOUR LOCATION
In rural areas, give your full rural address (for example, 15846 274th Ave). It's the fastest way for help to find you. See Rural Addressing.

Text-to-911 works statewide in South Dakota. Call if you can, text if you can't.