Lemhi County Emergency Management

06/10/2026

Lemhi County uses several tools to keep our community informed during emergencies. The graphics below explain how alerts are shared, how to enroll in CodeRED, and how to follow Idaho’s Ready, Set, Go evacuation guidance.

04/15/2026

Looking for how to enroll in CodeRED? Click this link:

CodeRED is an emergency notification system used by Lemhi County to quickly share critical public safety information with residents. Managed by Crisis24 (formerly OnSolve), CodeRED delivers location-based alerts by phone call, text message, email, and mobile app. These notifications may include evac...

04/13/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Update to CodeRED 🚨

Residents are advised that the CodeRED Emergency Alert application is now operated by Crisis24 (previously OnSolve). Due to this transition, current subscribers may need to re-register their information to ensure there is no interruption in receiving emergency notifications. We encourage everyone to verify that their account details are current to receive timely alerts regarding public safety, evacuations, and other critical emergency events.

There are four ways to enroll:

1. Direct Link: https://accountportal.onsolve.net/lemhicounty

2. Mobile App: Download the CodeRED by Crisis24 app on the Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS/iphone)

3. SMS Message: Text “LEMHI” to 24639

4. QR Code: Scan the QR code found in the images attached to this post.

Please refer to the attached images for the text-to-enroll instructions and the QR code. We have also included the READY, SET, GO! checklist to assist you and your family in preparing for potential emergencies. Taking a few moments to register today ensures that you remain informed and prepared.

12/17/2025

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1026 AM MST Tue Dec 16 2025
..HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM MST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Lemhi County and Western Lemhi County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM MST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

10/08/2025

🚨𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 – 𝗠𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬🚨

Location: Discovery Hill

Time: 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. First responders will be toned out at 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌, activating with emergency vehicles, lights, and sirens.

This is a multi-agency training exercise designed to simulate a real emergency response. Participating agencies include EMTs, Fire Department, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, the Coroner’s Office, and Jones & Casey Funeral Home.

A medical helicopter will also be involved to transport a mock patient as part of the exercise.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬:
• This is a planned and controlled drill, please do not be alarmed by the activity, lights, or sirens.
• 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 approach or interfere with the scene at any time. Your cooperation ensures the safety of responders and the success of the exercise.

Thank you for supporting local agencies as they work to enhance emergency readiness and public safety.

10/06/2025

🚨 Community Alert – Mock Crash Drill 🚨

Location: Discovery Hill

Time: Wednesday, October 8th 2025. First responders will be toned out at 5:30 PM, and will activate with emergency vehicles, lights, and sirens.

This is a multi-agency training exercise designed to simulate a real emergency response. Participating agencies include EMTs, Fire Department, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, the Coroner’s Office, and Jones & Casey Funeral Home.
A medical helicopter will also be involved to transport a mock patient as part of the exercise.

Important Reminders:
• This is a planned and controlled drill, please do not be alarmed by the activity, lights, or sirens.
• Do not approach or interfere with the scene at any time. Your cooperation ensures the safety of responders and the success of the exercise.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and support as local agencies work together to improve emergency preparedness and public safety.

08/27/2025

🌧 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 ⛈

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Idaho, including the
following counties, in central Idaho, Idaho. In east central
Idaho, Lemhi.

This includes the following Specific Areas...
Highway 95 from Riggins to Whitebird, Moose Fire Burn Area, Williams
Creek Fire Burn Area and Magruder Fire Burn Area.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rock and mudslides along
steep terrain, recent burn scars, and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

07/29/2025

🌧 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 ⛈

* WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE: Portions of east central Idaho, including the following
Idaho and Montana counties:
Lemhi, Deer Lodge, Granite, Lake, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli and Silver Bow.

This includes the following Specific Areas:
Missoula, Butte, Frontage Road from Bearmouth to Drummond, West Valley near Anaconda, Philipsburg, Eds Gulch in Drummond, Highway 93 8 miles south of Salmon to Ellis, Highway 93 north of Ellis, Hwy 93 4th of July Creek to Tower Creek, Salmon River Road between North Fork and Shoup, New Chicago area just east of Drummond, Salmon River Road near Moose Fire Burn Area, Moose Fire Burn Area, Johnson Fire Burn Area, Daly Fire Burn Area and Sharrott Fire Burn Area.

* WHEN: From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS: Rock fall, debris flow and water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Slow moving storms producing moderate to heavy rainfall could
potentially cause flash flood conditions in burn scars and
flood prone areas.
- https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

07/21/2025

🔥 Create Defensible Space to Help Protect Your Home from Wildfire 🔥

Even if you live in a suburban neighborhood, defensible space is one of the most important things you can do to reduce fire risk around your home. Here's how to break it down by zones:

Zone 1: 0–5 feet
This area includes your home, deck, balcony, attached fencing, and landscaping up to 5 feet out.

Remove all combustible materials like wood mulch, dry vegetation, and leaf or needle buildup from roofs and gutters.

Trim tree branches that hang over your roof, eaves, or near the chimney.

Be mindful of vegetation near electrical wires. Trees or limbs growing into power lines are a fire hazard. Contact your local utility provider for proper clearance guidelines and never attempt to trim branches around power lines yourself, trained professionals should handle it.

Zone 2: 5–30 feet
This area extends from 5 to 30 feet from the home and includes yards and outbuildings.

Keep vegetation well-spaced and pruned. Remove dead or dying branches.

Maintain a healthy or irrigated lawn/yard, or develop a firewise landscape.

Firewood storage: If you don’t have space to store firewood 30 feet away from the house, use a fire-rated metal box, fire-resistant container, or enclosed shed placed as far from structures and vegetation as possible. Set it on gravel or bare soil, and never stack firewood directly against the house, fencing, or beneath eaves, vents, or overhangs.

Zone 3: 30–100 feet
This applies if you have more space or live on a larger lot.

Thin and space out vegetation. Limb up trees to keep fire low and prevent it from climbing into tree canopies.

Start now, small steps can make a big difference.
Clean, maintain, and be mindful of anything flammable near your home. Fire doesn’t need much fuel to spread, but with preparation, you can help stop it before it starts.

07/09/2025

🚨 Prepare Now: Wildfire Season Is Here 🔥
With the Blacktail and McConn fires already burning in our area, now is the time to get ready.

Sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts TODAY.
This free system notifies you immediately of evacuations, fire danger, and other critical threats.

✅ Stay informed
✅ Protect your family
✅ Get real-time alerts when every second counts

You can sign up here: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/BF4CAD50C121

🔥 Be proactive with the Ready, Set, Go! wildfire plan:
READY your home and defensible space
SET your go-bag and evacuation plan
Be prepared to GO immediately if ordered

Let’s look out for each other and stay safe this fire season.