BISMARCK, N.D. – A large-scale domestic operations training exercise will be conducted across North Dakota from June 9-13, 2025, centered in Bismarck. The exercise, led by the North Dakota National Guard and North Dakota Department of Emergency Services will involve personnel from numerous local, state, and federal agencies.
This training event is designed to enhance interagency coordination and preparation for responding to a large-scale flooding event and cascading impacts. Exercise officers have designed the exercise to test participants, plans, and current systems. Participants will work through realistic scenarios to improve communication, resource allocation, and overall effectiveness in a collaborative environment.
Participating organizations include: NDDES, NDNG, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, National Weather Service, U.S. Northern Command, National Guard Bureau, Civil Air Patrol, Burleigh County, McLean County, Morton County, Oliver County, Mercer County, City of Bismarck, ND Highway Patrol, ND Department of Water Resources, ND Department of Transportation, ND Department of Environmental Quality, ND Department of Agriculture, ND Health and Human Services, ND Department of Corrections, ND Department of Information Technology, South Dakota National Guard, Colorado National Guard, Montana National Guard, and more.
Media Day:
Members of the media are invited to observe the training exercise in action during a Media Day on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Training Academy, 1320 Schafer St., Bismarck, ND.
RSVP:
Media representatives planning to attend are requested to RSVP by Monday, June 9th, 5:00 p.m. to nathan.r.rivard.civ@army.mil to ensure access and facilitate coordination.
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The North Dakota National Guard is a trained and highly motivated force of about 4,000 Citizen-Soldiers and Citizen-Airmen. We are always prepared to provide ready units, individuals, and equipment in support of our communities, state, and nation.
Always ready, always there.
NDDES provides North Dakota with a central coordinating agency for public safety communications, prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery.
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For More Information, Contact :
Alison Vetter, Strategic Communications Chief
North Dakota Department of Emergency Services 701-328-8154
alvetter@nd.gov