Bennett County SD in South Dakota faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 1,186 square mile area. Martin serves this southwest South Dakota county on the Pine Ridge Reservation border. Bennett serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Blizzard |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (605) 685-6969 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Bennett County SD |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Population | 3 |
| Area | 1,186 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Other South Dakota Counties
Hand County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate
Lyman County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate
Deuel County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate
Spink County SD
Blizzard / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Minnehaha County SD
Tornado / Severe Storm
6/10
Moderate
Hanson County SD
Tornado / Blizzard
6/10
Moderate