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Treasurer Office
For the month of May, the last names that start with H, I, & O are due for license plate renewal.

HAZARD MITIGATION MEETING
 
Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are a few of the natural hazards that strike this part of the country.  Events like this have the potential of causing thousands of dollars annually in damage to property.  To lessen the impact of these disasters in the future, Tripp County is beginning the process of updating its current Hazard Mitigation Plan.
 
A series of meetings, which are open for the public to attend, will occur this year to obtain input as the plan is developed.  The first meeting will be held at the Tripp County Courthouse on March 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM.  Agenda items for this kickoff meeting will include a discussion of hazard mitigation concepts, a review of the County’s current hazard mitigation plan, and a discussion about the planning process going forward.
 
Another way to contribute to the planning process is to fill out a survey. A hard copy of the survey can be obtained at the Tripp County Emergency Management Office, by going to www.districtiii.org, or by scanning this QR code:
 
For more information, please contact the Tripp County Emergency Management Office at jburdette@trippcounty.us or by calling 605 842-3600.  You can also contact John Clem at 800 952-3562 or by email at John.Clem@districtiii.org.

Calendar of Events

*Calendar events are subject to change. If you have questions please contact the office directly to verify.

​Driver's License Renewal & Exam

They are onsite weekly on Friday in the Community Room on the first floor of the Court House. 
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For more information regarding drivers licensing info for the
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Current Burn Ban Status

Whereas, the Tripp County Commission is charged with protecting the health and safety of the citizens of Tripp County including all property situated therein; and
Whereas, the Tripp County Commission has consulted with local fire officials and law enforcement concerning the threat posed by wildfires; and
Whereas, the Tripp County Commission has deemed it necessary to enact certain temporary controls to reduce the threat posed to the citizens and property of Tripp County by wildfires.
Now Therefore Be it Resolved, that pursuant to SDCL 7-8-20(18) the Tripp County Commission does hereby enact this resolution on an emergency basis effective immediately and impose a ban to prohibit or restrict open burning in order to protect the public health and safety; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the following exceptions are made to the restrictions: Covered or enclosed trash burning containers surrounded by a 10-foot combustible free radius, Barbeque grills, Branding iron burners, fully enclosed outdoor fireplaces surrounded by a 10-foot combustible free radius, and;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that individuals who are burning under one of the exceptions use extreme caution and individuals who start a fire that crosses a property line, and or damages the property of another person are liable for the costs of suppressing and damages done by that fire, and;
It is Further Resolved, that the prohibited activity shall include any activity which could be reasonably calculated to lead to the ignition and/or spread of wildfire in Tripp County, and
Further Be it Resolved, that the area to which prohibitions referenced above shall be applicable shall include the entire area of Tripp County excepting those lands falling within the boundaries of any municipality or the land falling under the auspices of the United States; and
It is Further Resolved, that pursuant to SDCL 7-I8A-2 the penalty for violating this resolution shall be a fine not to exceed the fine established by subdivision SDCL 22-6-2(2), which is thirty days imprisonment in the County jail or five hundred dollars fine, or both.
It is Further Resolved, that prohibition of certain activities provided for above shall remain in effect until such time the Tripp County Commission determines that the threat posed by wildfires has abated.