Kootenai County Emergency Management

Kootenai County Emergency Management KCOEM's mission is to provide mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs necessary for those who reside in our community.

09/03/2026

🚨 ARSON INVESTIGATION: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NEEDED 🚨

On August 15th, an intentionally set fire was discovered in a wooded area near Mineral Dr & Canfield Ave. The fire was reported around 3:40 a.m. and quickly extinguished by the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department.

At nearly the same time, firefighters were responding to a separate structure fire on North Wheatfield, less than a mile away. The simultaneous incidents stretched emergency resources and required mutual aid assistance. Thankfully, the structure was unoccupied.

Following a joint investigation by the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, Idaho Department of Lands, and an ignitable-liquid-detection K-9 team, the Mineral Drive fire has been officially classified as arson.

Investigators have obtained surveillance footage showing an individual riding a bicycle in the area of Wilbur and Mineral near the Idaho State Police building during the early morning hours. Due to low light conditions, the individual has not yet been identified.

🔎 Did you see anything? Anyone who lived in, traveled through, or has camera footage from the area bounded by Hanley Ave, Prairie Ave, Ramsey Rd, and Highway 95 between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on August 15th is urged to come forward.

đź“ž Arson Reward Line: 1-877-75-ARSON (27766)

It's finally September, and you know what that means: Its National Preparedness Month AND Kootenai County Preparedness M...
09/01/2026

It's finally September, and you know what that means:
Its National Preparedness Month AND Kootenai County Preparedness Month!

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing tips and resources to help you get ready, stay informed, and know what to do when an emergency happens.

Here are a few ways you can start preparing today:

- Sign up for Alert! Kootenai emergency notifications
- Know your evacuation zone and have a plan
- Build or update your emergency kit
- Make sure you have enough food, water, and other essentials
- Talk with your family about where you’ll go and how you’ll communicate during an emergency
- Stay informed by following trusted local emergency information sources

Preparedness doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start with one small step today, you’ll be glad you did when it matters most.

08/25/2026

Dry and breezy conditions will raise the risk for rapid fire spread across the region over the next couple of days.

Wednesday, Aug 26 (Elevated): Central Washington will see south winds shifting to the west of 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and relative humidity levels between 15-25%.

Thursday, Aug 27 (Elevated to Critical): A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from 12 PM to 8 PM for parts of central Washington. Expect stronger west to southwest winds with gusts up to 35 mph in central WA and up to 25 mph across Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

CERT Training is back for the Fall Season! Do you have a passion for disaster preparedness and response? If so, Kootenai...
08/25/2026

CERT Training is back for the Fall Season!

Do you have a passion for disaster preparedness and response? If so, Kootenai County's CERT Program may be perfect for you!
Classes begin September 22nd, if you're interested in participating visit https://www.kcsheriff.com/298/CERT to register!

08/23/2026

Thankful for our partners at the Forest Service for putting in work to keep us all safe 🔥💪🏼

08/22/2026

The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of the region in a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms today (Saturday). The main threat of strong, to isolated severe storms will be between 12 PM-9 PM. Potential impacts include isolated wind gusts of 50-60 MPH, frequent lightning, and new fire starts.

08/19/2026

We are monitoring a period of active weather that will result in elevated to critical fire concerns. There remains some uncertainty in the exact timing and coverage of thunderstorms, but the current forecast suggests isolated thunderstorms over the Cascades late Friday night becoming scattered across the Inland Northwest on Saturday. Saturday afternoon into the early evening will also bring a period of dry and gusty winds. Do your part to prevent sparks.

08/18/2026

IDL Investigators Continue to Seek Assistance in the Potlatch Hill Fire

Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is still looking for your help. IDL investigators hope someone might have witnessed something that could assist in the investigation into the Potlatch Hill Fire in Coeur d’Alene.

The Potlatch Hill Fire started on July 29 and was located on the southwest end of Fernan Lake, east of Highway 90 and north of E. Potlatch Hill Road.

If you were in the area between 6-7 p.m. and noticed anything unusual or out of place, we want to hear from you. This includes vehicles, people or activities that seemed uncommon or out of place. We are also looking for photos, videos or security footage from the surrounding area.

Information can be shared directly with the Idaho Department of Lands at 208 666 8697 or by emailing [email protected].

08/13/2026

Today and tomorrow afternoon, there is a 20-40 percent chance of thunderstorms, mostly along the Cascades and the ID/MT border. Chances on Saturday are near SE WA and the lower ID Panhandle. Main possible hazards are detailed below. Stay safe out there, everyone!

Thunderstorms are expected Wednesday from late morning through the evening, with possible lightning, gusty winds, and he...
08/12/2026

Thunderstorms are expected Wednesday from late morning through the evening, with possible lightning, gusty winds, and heavy downpours. With dry conditions, lightning could also spark wildfires. If you see smoke or a fire start, report it immediately.

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