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North Dakota · Local Emergency

Who to call. Where to go.

ND emergency contacts, alert signups, utility outage maps, and real-time conditions — organized for when you need them.

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Get alerted

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ND Alert (North Dakota Emergency Alert System)

North Dakota's official emergency alert system. Sign up for weather emergencies, evacuation orders, and statewide alerts.

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Wireless Emergency Alerts

Sent automatically to your phone by cell towers during imminent threats. No signup required — make sure emergency alerts are enabled: Settings → Notifications → Emergency Alerts.

Also sign up for your county's local alert system for faster hyperlocal notifications.

ND contacts

The numbers that matter most.

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State Emergency Management

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services

(701) 328-8100

Local Services

211 — Food, shelter, utilities & more

211

24/7 · Connects to local assistance in your county

Poison & Medical

Poison Control

1-800-222-1222

24/7 · Nationwide · Free & confidential

Road & Traffic

ND DOT Road Closures

Real-time road closures and traffic camera maps

Utility outages

Report an outage. Check restoration.

Xcel Energy (Eastern ND / Fargo area)

View outage map →

Montana-Dakota Utilities (Western ND)

View outage map →

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

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Next steps

Where do you want to go next?

After the emergency

Find help before hardship becomes crisis.

Unemployment, food assistance, utility help, and Medicaid for North Dakota households.

Local Safety Net

Before next time

Run through the ND preparedness checklist.

Step-by-step actions for North Dakota's most common hazards.

ND Checklists