BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) this week received notification, after coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), that approximately $18 million in North Dakota hazard mitigation projects were selected for further review under the federal agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) programs for fiscal year 2018. Through the nationally competitive programs, communities can receive a 75 percent federal cost share to implement projects that will prevent damages from natural hazards.

BISMARCK, N.D. (April 8, 2019) – Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded a much-anticipated ruling by Chief U.S. District Court Judge John Tunheim that modifies an injunction to allow construction to proceed on the critically important Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project. 

The Morton County Commission has declared a Flood Emergency. Morton County will utilize its emergency fund to accommodate the additional costs associated with these damages.

The North Dakota National Guard and North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (DES) are deploying resources to Cass County and the city of LaMoure to assist in flood fighting efforts.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has guidelines available at www.ndhealth.gov/flood/ for disposal of food and household waste after a flood. 

Burgum declares statewide emergency in preparation for spring flooding.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health has compiled detailed information about a variety of flooding issues, including proper cleanup after a flood.

Blizzard with significant impacts across far southwest, south-central and the James River Valley. • Uncertainty in snow amounts remains from southwest to north-central North Dakota. • Very strong northerly winds gusts of 50 to 65 mph are likely.

https://www.weather.gov/media/bis/sitreport/SitReport1.pdf

Tavis Flood Control Structure Operating as Designed

Burgum urges Corps officials to prevent Missouri River flooding, clearly communicate increases in dam releases