Mailing Address:
2330 Sioux Trial NW
Prior Lake, MN 55372
MDEWAKANTON
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Mdewakanton Emergency Services has
grown from an idea in 2000 to a functioning department
with full time professional staff operating 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.
Provides assistance when requested with the Prior
Lake, Savage, and Shakopee departments. Responsible
for weather watching. In case of a threat of severe
weather, trucks are dispatched to three areas on the
reservation for observation: the North side, Mystic
Lake, and Playworks / Dakotah! Sport and Fitness.
Mdewakanton Emergency Services has prepared an emergency
operation plan which includes each department and enterprise.
An Explorer Program began in May 2003 to introduce Community
youth ages 12–20 to the fire service
"Our
main goal is to take care of the Tribe and its
guests. But another important goal is to assist
the larger community. We've been very fortunate
with our resources and are grateful for the opportunity
to give back," SMSC Tribal Chairman,Stanley Crooks
Mdewakanton Emergency Services is but
one example of how the SMSC is reinvesting in its Community.
The Tribal government is constantly seeking ways to direct
portions of the tribal gaming revenues back into the
reservation and surrounding community.