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North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and North Dakota National Guard to conduct domestic operations training exercise
Saturday, June 7, 2025
A large-scale domestic operations training exercise led by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and the North Dakota National Guard will be conducted across North Dakota from June 9-13, 2025, centered in Bismarck.
PUBLIC NOTICE: FEMA issues Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Watershed Resilience Projects in North Dakota
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces its intent to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for watershed resilience projects in the State of North Dakota and is accepting comments submitted within the next thirty days.
Fires Break Out Across North Dakota During Long Stretch of Red Flag Warnings
Monday, May 12, 2025
Red Flag Warnings have been persistent across much of the state over the weekend and into the beginning parts of the week, reflective of the dry and windy conditions that continue.
State Emergency Operations Center Activated to Aid Local Fire Response as Fires Burn Across the State
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) has been activated to Level 2 out of 4 since Sunday as the state has deployed resources to multiple ongoing fires across North Dakota, including National Guard helicopters credited with saving homes.
Burn Rules and Regulation Reminders During an Active Spring Fire Season
Monday, May 5, 2025
During this season of elevated and elongated fire risk, several state agencies are working to provide a cohesive picture of fire regulations for the safety and health of the citizens of North Dakota.
