City of Brookings Update - Tuesday, May 24

The Brookings Solid Waste division will be extending free dumping of storm debris for Brookings County residents through Tuesday, May 31st at the Brookings Regional Landfill. Free dumping will also be available for contractors (trees/branches that came from storm damage only) at the Citizens Campus – through Tuesday, May 31st. The City is asking residents to please assist cleanup crews by hauling their storm debris to the Landfill if they are able. 

Motorists, please exercise caution and stay alert as you approach and/or pass City crews who are out and about completing storm debris pickup.  Crews are maneuvering heavy equipment and need space to clear fallen trees or remove damaged branches. Utilize an alternative route if possible. The City thanks you for your patience as storm cleanup continues.

SIDEWALKS DAMAGE UPDATE - 7:30 PM Tuesday, May 17

The Brookings Engineering Division is currently assessing damage to sidewalks throughout town. The City is asking residents to report any sidewalk damage to Engineering by calling (605) 692-6629 or emailing [email protected]

Sidewalks damaged by public shade trees will be replaced/repaired by the City.

Damage caused by private property trees is the responsibility of the homeowner to repair/replace.

Residents, if you believe damage was caused by your private tree - please:

-Reach out to the City Streets Division and they can assist with making the damaged area safe until you can repair the sidewalk.

-You may request that the City add the damaged sidewalk to its sidewalk assessment project for this year. Please call (605) 692-6629 or email [email protected] for more info.

-PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume of repairs already needed this year, the City’s contractor will not get to all of these repairs until later this year.

-Speak with your homeowner’s insurance company to see if the damage is covered by your policy. 

The City will make every effort to repair the damaged sidewalks in a timely manner but due the number of repairs needed this will take some time to perform. Your patience is appreciated while this work is being completed.

PARKS, RECREATION and FORESTRY UPDATE - 11:40 AM Monday, May 16

Brookings Parks, Recreation and Forestry administrative offices are now open.

EdgeBrook Golf Course is open for golfing.

Sexauer Park Campground is currently open for camping and reservations.  

All other parks, facilities, sports complex/facilities, and trails are currently closed and all recreation activities are canceled until further notice. The City is requiring that all members of the community keep out of parks and off of trails for their safety. Even downed trees and damage that appears to be minor has the potential to be dangerous. The City will continue to assess damage and usability of public facilities, trails and parks, however we are currently focusing on streets and other infrastructure.

City of Brookings Update - 9:40 AM Monday, May 16

City of Brookings administrative offices are open. We will be operating with our standard business hours Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. – Noon. The City has discontinued the emergency call center number which was taking reports of downed trees and damage to City and public property. We ask that you now direct your calls to City offices at 605-692-6281 Please continue to exercise caution at intersections as street lights and signs may have been damaged in the storm.

For questions regarding utilities, please contact Brookings Municipal Utilities. If you have questions about services available to you, please dial 211.

The Brookings Solid Waste division will be offering free dumping for Brookings County residents for storm damage this week Monday through Saturday, May 21st at the Brookings Regional Landfill. Free dumping will also be available for contractors (trees/branches that came from storm damage only) at the Citizens Campus for two weeks – Monday through Saturday, May 28th.

Due to the large amount of debris created by the storm we are asking residents to haul as much as possible to the Landfill if they are able to help City crews with the process.

City crews will also be canvassing the town to pick up storm debris that has been placed on boulevards/ rights-of-way. Piles in alleys, yards, driveways, etc. will not be picked up. Trees must be broken down/cut up to be removed. For real-time tracking of cleanup status please visit our Storm Cleanup Tracker at www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/cleanuptracker

Please practice caution and give crews plenty of space as they continue cleanup of storm debris and trees. We are working diligently to complete cleanup as quickly as possible. We appreciate patience and understanding at this time.

5:50 PM Friday, May 13

City streets have been 100% cleared of tree and storm debris. Crews will resume cleanup operations and damage assessment of public areas on Monday. Please continue to follow Brookings Municipal Utilities social media and website for electricity and other utilities updates.

We realize not all individuals have access to digital updates and social media and we’re extremely grateful to our local media partners who have shared these updates through their broadcast channels today. Residents, if you are able, please reach out to other members of the community, friends, relatives and neighbors to helps us spread the word. Thank you!

Click Here To View City of Brookings StormOperation Updates - May 24th