It’s been 10 years since the Derby Fire ran across much of Stillwater County, leaving more than 200,000 acres and 26 homes in ashes after 23 days of smoke and flames. The landscape has dramatically changed, but so has the mindset…
Category: Preparedness (page 5)
Evacuation Process In Gallatin County
Gallatin County utilizes the two step process outlined below in situations where an incident is affecting people. Warning When ever possible we will provide a warning to those who might be affected by the ongoing incident. This is typically…
Start 2016 Off With Family Disaster Planning
So many of us intend to sit down with our family, or assume everyone is already knows, to talk about what we will do if some sort of disaster affects us; but we unfortunately never actually do it! Spending…
Day Light Savings Ends Sunday
Sunday, November 1st is the end of Daylight Savings Time here in Montana. When you set your clocks back an hour, it’s a great time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors! Smoke detectors are the best way…
Today is the Great Montana ShakeOut
Join us at 10:21 am today in practicing “Drop, Cover, Hold on.” Today is the Great Montana Shakeout, a nation wide earthquake exercise. Practicing this simple action in preparation for an earthquake can make all the difference. Follow along…
Great Montana ShakeOut
At 10:21 a.m. on October 21, 2015, Montanans will simultaneously “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in what has become the world’s largest earthquake drill. Joining millions of others across the United States and around the world, Montanans will practice…
Drone Awareness
Drones are fun, but potentially deadly in the wrong place Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), generally called drones, are gaining in popularity. Although drones are fun to fly, they can be deadly if flown near wildfires. Drones can interfere with wildland…
Firefighters Train for Wildfire, Community Encouraged to use Common Sense on 4th
With the 4th of July coming up, many are looking forward to celebrating with friend and family – and many are planning on using fireworks. While many are planning their celebration, firefighters are putting their plans together on how they…
National Dam Safety Awareness Day
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) observed the 30th anniversary of the Montana Dam Safety Act on May 31, 2015, which was also designated as National Dam Safety Awareness Day. Laurence Siroky, chief of DNRC’s Water…
Protecting your home from wildfires
BOZEMAN – Montana’s wildfire season has already started in some parts of the state, and fire departments and emergency managers urging you to get ready this spring.“It doesn’t matter where you live, your house could be exposed to fire,” Gallatin…