David Lewis – Emergency Manager
Location: 200 N Commercial Street, PO BOX 294
Clark, SD 57225
Phone number: 605 532 6921
Cell phone no: 605 532 1236
email address: [email protected]
Clark County Ordinance #03-02
SECTION 3 REPORT OF CONTROLLED BURNING REQUIRED
A. During times when a fire emergency has NOT been declared and open burning is allowed without permit, it shall be the duty of any person committing, creating, maintaining, or permitting a controlled burn to notify the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center that said controlled burn will be taking place. This notification may be done by telephone to the Dispatch Center and should include the location of the fire, when it will occur, and what is being burned. This notification requirement does NOT apply to small fires in burning barrels, or small fires of trash, leaves, branches or campfires.
B. Any Person who shall create, commit, maintain, or permit to be created, committed, or maintained, an open burning without first notifying the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center shall be deemed in violation of the Ordinance, and subject to all criminal and civil penalties provided herein.
SECTION 4 PENALTY AND REMEDY.
A. Penalty. A violation of this Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of up to Two Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($200.00), or thirty (30) days in jail, or both for each offense. Each and every day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
B. In addition, a violation of the Ordinance shall constitute a public nuisance and in addition to all other remedies provided herein, the State’s Attorney may, by civil process, seek permanent abatement of said nuisance pursuant to SDCL Chapter 21-
ark County Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan Meeting
As Clark County continues the process of updating the Clark County Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan, the Clark County Pre-disaster Mitigation Planning Team will meet at noon on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 in the basement of the Clark County Courthouse – 200 N Commercial St, Clark, SD.
This plan identifies potential natural disasters, their impact, and possible projects to mitigate the impact of said disasters. The County is required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to update this plan every five years.
The public is welcome to attend and participate in the discussion. Questions or comments may be directed to Clark County Emergency Management Director, David Lewis at (605) 532-6921.
Clark PDM Meeting #2 Agenda- June 2024
Pre-disaster Mitigation Notice – survey