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Emmons County Cancels Burn Ban
Emmons County has cancelled the burn ban initially instituted on March 13, 2012.
Citizens are urged to continue utilizing the ND Rangeland Fire Danger Statement to help determine appropriate days to burn.
The ND Rural Fire Danger Guide lists the outdoor activity guidelines for the five danger indices (Low, Medium,
High, Very High, and Extreme). Open burning and off-road motorized travel is prohibited when the Fire Index is in the Extreme
Category.
If a citizen is ever in doubt of what they can and cannot do, they should contact their Emergency Manager
or local Fire Department.
Click here to go to the current map of ND Burn Bans in Effect.
Controlled Burn Procedures: Controlled burns
are NOT ALLOWED in the "Extreme Index" or during a "Red Flag Warning". Emmons County has established controlled
burn procedures for area residents. Landowners, equipment operators and outdoor enthusiasts are requested to take proper precautions
during all open burning situations:
Citizens should contact the Emmons County Sheriff's Department at 254-4411 before a controlled burn
is started. Be prepared to give your name, contact number, location of controlled burn, and anticipated duration of the burn.
After the burning is completed and the fire is out, again contact the Emmons County Sheriff's Department to
inform them of the completion.
A controlled burn needs to be physically monitored at all times. Once the fire is started, don't walk
away until the fire is completely out.
Be prepared if the fire gets out of hand. Call 911 immediately and have resources available to mitigate
the affects (shovels, tractor).
Creek Gage Readings and Flood Outlooks
NOTE:
Ice jams can and do change the gage readings.
Sandbags
In case of an emergency sandbag effort, sand and sandbags will
be located behind the courthouse. Please bring shovels and appropriate gear (gloves, boots, etc). Sandbag Policy: Take only
what you currently need and come back if you need extras. We encourage you to preplan by reaching out to friends
and relatives in order to have them on standby to help you sandbag your homes or businesses.
Quick Guides and Fact Sheets
Asbestos: Asbestos Hazards Due to Flooding
Basements: Flooding: Excess Rain and Basements
Basements, Cleaning and Repairing: Cleaning and Repairing Flooded Basements
Basements, Drainage: Basements may Flood if Drainage is Poor
Carbon Monoxide: Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Children: Helping Children Through the Flood
Cleanup: Creating A Healthy Home, A Field Guide for Clean-up of Flooded Homes
Damage, Avoiding Groundwater to Homes: Avoiding Groundwater Damage to Homes
Damage, Furniture and Appliances: Flood-Damaged Furniture and Appliances
Damage, Steps to Reduce Flood & Water: Steps to Reduce Flood and Water Damage
Damage, Wall, Ceiling, and Floors: Flood-Damaged Walls, Ceiling and Floors
Disposal - Food, Household Waste: Disposal of Food and Other Household Waste
Disposal - Hazardous Household Waste, Electronics: Disposal of Hazardous Household Waste and Electronics
Drains: Reduce Flooding from Drains
Dry Out: Dry Out Before Rebuilding
Drying Out: Floods: Drying Out
Emotional: A Flood of Emotions
Emotional: Strengthening your emotional well being ahead of the flood
Evacuate, Farm: Preparing to Evacuate Your Farm
Evacuation Guidelines: Evacuation Guidelines
Evacuation Tips: Evacuation Tips
Farm Implements: Reconditioning Flood Farm Implements
Farm Vehicles and Equipment: Flood Farm Vehicles and Equipment
First Entry: Floods: First Entry of a Flooded Home-Precautions
Food, Frozen: Is Home-Frozen Food Safe to Use?
Food, Salvaging: Salvaging Food After a Flood
Hazardous Materials: Flooding and Hazardous Materials Do Not Mix
Health Precautions: Emergency Health Precautions for Flooded Areas
Heating Oil, Home: Home Heating Oil
Heating Systems: Restoring Heating Systems After a Flood
Livestock: Protecting Livestock During a Flood
Mold: Mold in Homes
Papers: Caring for Important Papers
Pesticides: Flooded Pesticides
Pets: Pets and Emergencies
Plan, Family Emergency: Family Emergency Plan
Repairs, Temporary Structural: How to Make Temporary Structural Repairs
Salvaging: Salvaging After Flooding
Sandbag Cleanup: Sandbag Cleanup After a Flood
Sandbagging: Sandbagging for Flood Protection
Septic Systems: Septic Systems Flooding
Stress: Manage flood-related distress by building resilience
Supply Kit, Basic Emergency: Basic Emergency Supply Kit
Sump Pump: Sump Pump Questions
Tetanus: Do I Need a Tetanus Shot?
Walls, Drying and Repairing: Drying and Repairing Walls
Water: Is My Water Safe To Drink?
Wells: Proper Well Disinfection
National Preparedness Month
Emmons County Emergency Management is proud to be participating in the
National Preparedness Month (NPM) campaign hosted annually in September. Sponsored by FEMA’s Ready
Campaign, NPM is a nationwide effort encouraging individuals, families, businesses, and communities to work together and
take action to prepare for emergencies.
NPM focuses on encouraging all Americans
to take active steps toward getting involved and becoming prepared. Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility.
We have to work together, as a team, to ensure that individuals, families, and communities are ready. Individuals are
encouraged to: make a family emergency plan; put together an emergency supply kit; be prepared to help your neighbor;
and work as a team to keep everyone safe.
Click here to view information for families, kids, and businesses.
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