Works to help protect lives, property, and the environment from the effects of natural, man made, and technological disasters. This is done utilizing the four phases of Emergency Management, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Visit the Clay County Emergency Management website for a list of local of storm shelters. Questions pertaining to floodplains can be directed to: Clay County Zoning Office Drew Gunderson 605-677-7145 www.claycountysd.org/zoningcounty.cfm