search menu Prepare Before Disaster Make a Plan Pennington County is vulnerable to many disasters including natural threats such as high winds & tornadoes, blizzards, heavy rain, lightning and hail or human caused threats such as terrorism, dam failure, wildfires and spills of hazardous materials. When you know what to do, you can plan with your household and prepare in advance to be ready. Read More Build a Kit A disaster supply or emergency kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You may not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them. How to build your emergency kit Get Involved Know the resources around you, including agencies and groups that provide safety training. Be a resource to someone else who may need help preparing. During a major disaster we will depend on each other. Resources in our area Official Website of Pennington County, South Dakota. All Rights Reserved. Physical Address: 130 Kansas City Street Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: (605) 394-2174 Mailing Address: PO Box 6160 Rapid City, SD 57709-6160 Administration Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Site Map Contact Us Disclaimer Accessibility Government Websites by GovOffice