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Your single source for accurate and timely information during major, pressing incidents impacting North Dakota citizens.
Check for Burn Restrictions, Fire Danger ratings, Red Flag warnings, and local declarations within one intuitive tool.
The map may not be all-inclusive. Incorporated cities may have their own permanent burn restrictions based on local ordinances.
Please contact your local fire department or emergency management office for the most current information regarding restrictions in your area.
April 28 - May 2 is the North Dakota Severe Summer Weather Awareness week!
To have some fun as we learn how to be safe, we are pleased to host a coloring contest.
Coloring and return one of the coloring sheets below for a chance to win a prize! Prizes include things to keep on hand during severe weather events.
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Second-Annual Severe Summer Weather Awareness Coloring Contest Being Held This Week
Monday, April 28, 2025
North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and the National Weather Service regional offices are hosting the second-annual coloring contest to promote Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week in North Dakota.
Locals Request Mutual and State Aid to Respond to Grass Fires in McKenzie County
Friday, March 28, 2025
Two wildland fires started in McKenzie County near Watford City yesterday, March 27. When local resources were overwhelmed, officials within the State Emergency Operations Center dispatched state resources to join the fight.
Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought conditions persist, wildfire risk remains high
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 03:15 pm
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to exacerbate drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires.
North Dakota Prepares for Earlier and Longer Spring Fire Season
Friday, March 7, 2025 at 01:00 am
Lower than average precipitation and above average temperatures are combining to look like an earlier and longer spring fire season for North Dakota.
Planned Maintenance Will Cause Temporary 911 Outage to Landlines in Several North Dakota Counties
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The planned outage affecting multiple North Dakota counties' 911 service has been rescheduled and is now expected to only impact certain landlines.
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