Bottineau County Emergency Management

09/02/2026

Today marks the start of National Preparedness Month! ✅This year’s theme: Americans Stand Ready.

When we prepare, we can keep ourselves, our loved ones & our communities safe from emergencies that could happen anytime, anywhere. Visit ready.gov/stand-ready to join us today.

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 30 at 4:41PM CDT until August 30 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Bottineau, ND; Burleigh, ND; Emmons, ND; Grant, ND; McHenry, ND; McLean, ND; Mercer, ND; Morton, ND; Oliver, ND; Pierce, ND; Renville, ND; Rolette, ND; Sheridan, ND; Sioux, ND; Ward, ND

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
637 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NORTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA

BOTTINEAU MCHENRY PIERCE
RENVILLE ROLETTE WARD

IN SOUTH CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA

BURLEIGH EMMONS GRANT
MCLEAN MERCER MORTON
OLIVER SHERIDAN SIOUX

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEULAH, BISMARCK, BOTTINEAU, CARSON,
CENTER, DRAKE, DUNSEITH, ELGIN, FORT YATES, GARRISON, GLENBURN,
GOODRICH, HAZEN, LINTON, MANDAN, MCCLUSKY, MINOT, MOHALL,
NEW LEIPZIG, ROLETTE, ROLLA, RUGBY, SELFRIDGE, SHELL VALLEY,
SHERWOOD, SOLEN, ST. JOHN, STRASBURG, TOWNER, TURTLE LAKE,
UNDERWOOD, VELVA, WASHBURN, AND WILTON.

08/30/2026

Wind Advisory issued August 30 at 12:40PM CDT until August 31 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Divide; Burke; Renville; Bottineau; Rolette; Williams; Mountrail; McHenry; Pierce; McKenzie; Northwest Ward; Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts around 50 to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Dakota.

* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Things left unsecured outside will be blown around.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

07/30/2026

It's going to be a hot weekend! 🔥 🔥

🌡Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days.

🏨 Know the signs of heat-related illnesses and ways to respond. If you are sick and need medical attention, contact your healthcare provider for advice and shelter in place if you can. If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 9-1-1.

Before Extreme Heat During Extreme Heat Heat-Related Illnesses Summer Break Additional Resources

07/30/2026

🔥 🏠 What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire?

Research around home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the main way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a mile through the wind can cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.

There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments. Experiments, models and post-fire studies have shown homes ignite due to the condition of the home and everything around it, up to 200’ from the foundation. This is called the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ).

Check out this link, to become more prepared! 👇👇

There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home.

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

07/08/2026

Anyone ever fry an 🥚 on the sidewalk? Well....Sunday may be the day!

Thursday we may be in for some Scattered 🌧 Showers. Could be some wind with that, and hail.

Thursday thru Monday is going to be 🔥 🔥 🔥! Especially Sunday!

Make sure you douse on that 🌞 screen, drink lots of 💧, and stay 😎!

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke are NO joke! Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of each one.

I hear eggs are on sale....post a Pic of how that goes!