NDResponse is the state’s one-stop-shop for communicating timely and accurate information to citizens during emergencies and disasters. As the state coordinating agency during disasters and emergencies, NDDES is a significant contributing agency to NDResponse.
Our skilled and committed staff have shown they are dedicated to our agency’s vision of providing a safe, secure and resilient North Dakota. Throughout this report, you will see highlights of the tremendous work that the Homeland Security Division does to make a difference in the lives of North Dakota’s citizens.
NDDES and the State Hazard Mitigation Team, comprised of over 100 public and private organizations, recently conducted a risk assessment and identified actions necessary to lessen the impacts of hazards and threats to North Dakotans, updating the plan accordingly. This update reflects the continuous evolution of monitoring and response to changing threats and hazards in the State of North Dakota.
Disasters can impact underserved populations disproportionately. Intentionally leading with an equitable approach better allows emergency management to protect the whole community, creating a more resilient North Dakota.
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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.
Planned Maintenance Will Cause Temporary 911 Outage in Several North Dakota Counties
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Alternative numbers are available if the planned maintenance results in an interruption of 911 service in the affected counties.
SBA Offers a Lifeline to North Dakota Businesses Hit by Adverse Weather
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Categories: Press ReleaseThe U.S. Small Business Administration has announced low interest disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by adverse weather. Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in North Dakota are now eligible to apply.
State Radio Can Now Transfer Callers Directly to 988
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Categories: STATE RADIO911 callers can now be transferred directly to 988 thanks to a recent integration with State Radio and 988.
PUBLIC NOTICE: FEMA issues Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Improvement of Utility Systems in North Dakota
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 01:00 pm
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has prepared a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for utility projects that restore function and mitigate impacts from severe weather, flooding, wildfire, and other natural hazards within the State of North Dakota.
