bReady South Dakota

What can you do if you're faced with a biological threat?

What about blizzards, extreme heat, fires, floods, a flu outbreak?

You'll find some important links here that have more information about emergency preparedness for all types of situations.

Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses

Special tax law provisions may help taxpayers and businesses recover financially from the impact of a disaster, especially when the federal government declares their location to be a major disaster area. To learn more, click here.

Preparing for a Disaster
(Taxpayers and Businesses)

Planning what to do in case of a disaster is an important part of being prepared. The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to safeguard their records. Some simple steps can help taxpayers and businesses protect financial and tax records in case of disasters. To learn more, click here.

The South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Service has information on emergency preparedness as well as background and links to a number of helpful areas that focus on these subjects and more:
  • Pandemic Flu Preparation
  • Family Disaster Plan
  • Family Communications Plan
  • Financial First Aid Kit
  • Disaster Supplies Kit
  • School and Workplace
  • Early Care and Education Centers
  • Business Disaster Planning