Release: Pennington County Plowing Operations Update

Pennington County Highway is working hard continuing to clear roads when visibility allows. Wall and New Underwood areas are the most difficult to clear at this time. They continue to make progress in rest of the county, including Rapid Valley. By the end of the day Thursday, they expect to punch through all asphalt roads in the county, including the Wall asphalt roads. They don't expect them all to remain passable unless the wind subsides. Gravel roads will remain impassable with drifting snow through tonight. 

Please remain patient and thank you for taking preparedness steps and stocking up your supplies before the storm.

Release: County Plows Suspend Operations

Due to low visibility and high winds causing drifting snow, Pennington County snow plowing operations will be suspended until further notice. The Plow operators are unable to see in the areas that need to be worked, and many locations that they open up are drifting shut again very quickly.

Please be advised that many roads in Pennington County remain impassible.

Release: Travel Impacts

Travel remains significantly impacted in much of Pennington County. County Snow Plows are working hard to open roads, however high winds causing drifting snow continue to pose travel hazards. Many roads east of Rapid City remain impassible.

The traveling public is cautioned that road and driving condition within Rapid City can be significantly different than the conditions in the Central Black Hills or Eastern Pennington County and are advised to use caution and good judgment when deciding whether or not to take to the streets.

Subject: CITY OFFICES CLOSED THURSDAY

City administrative offices will be closed Thursday.  In addition Rapid Transit Services including RapidRide and Dial-a-Ride services will not operate on Thursday. The City Landfill will be closed and there will be no trash collection on Thursday.  

Rapid City airport administrative offices will be closed.  The airport will provide updates on terminal and runway status.  

The Civic Center will be open with staff providing event support to the state high school basketball tournament.  

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Storm Related Closures-March 14

Storm Related Closures-March 14

Due to hazardous road conditions and high winds forecasted for tomorrow morning, the following offices will be closed on Thursday, March 14.

·       --County Administrative Offices

·       --Seventh Circuit Courts

·       --24/7 Am Testing Closed – A decision on 24/7 PM Testing cycle will be made later in the day

For Official Information:

·       Blog Site: SoDakWinterStorm2019.blogspot.com

·       Twitter: @dak_storm
South Dakota Winter Storm 2019

·       www.safetravelusa.com/sd

·       Twitter and Facebook accounts:
City of Rapid City, Rapid City Fire Department, Rapid City Police Dept, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City-Pennington County Emergency Management

·       If you have questions or need resources for non-emergency storm-related issues dial 2-1-1 for answers. Callers experiencing emotional distress can also call for listening and support or to find counseling resources.

Monitor our Facebook and Twitter for updates. Visit www.rcpcem.com to learn about additional emergency preparedness steps you can take for you and your family. Contact our office for more information at 394-2185.

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No Travel Advised in Pennington County

News Release                                                                                    Contact: Helene Duhamel

For Immediate Release                                                                      Phone: (605) 394.6113

March 13, 2019                                                                                 Email: Helene.duhamel@pennco.org     

No Travel Advised in Pennington County

Pennington County, SD – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City Police Department, Rapid City Fire Department and Pennington County Emergency Management have declared a No Travel Advisory for Pennington County, effective immediately, Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

Area public safety agencies are encouraging the public to find shelter and stay put.

For Official Information:

• Blog Site: SoDakWinterSTorm2019.blogspot.com
• Twitter: @dak_storm
  South Dakota Winter Storm 2019
• www.safetravelusa.com/sd
• Twitter and Facebook accounts:
  City of Rapid City, Rapid City Fire Department, Rapid City Police Dept, Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, Rapid City-Pennington County Emergency Management
• If you have questions or need resources for non-emergency storm-related issues dial 2-1-1 for answers. Callers experiencing emotional distress can also call for listening and support or to find counseling resources.

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**For Immediate Release**

Re: I-90 Closure

From: Pennington County EOC

Office: (605)-394-2197, Ext. 8

Date: 3/13/2019 3:00 pm MDT

SDDOT to Close I-90 from Wyoming to Wall at 4:00 pm MDT

Closure in addition to earlier closure

Rapid City, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation announced moments ago that I-90 from the Wyoming border to Wall, S.D. will close at 4:00 pm MDT. Those using I-90 for their commute should plan to get to their destination before this closure. I-90 from Wall to Chamberlain/Oacoma (Exit 260) was closed earlier today.

Travelers should utilize 5-1-1 for road reports or visit www.safetravelusa.com/sd for more information.

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