Emergency Management

**NEW LOCATION**

We have moved from the Courthouse to the Public Works Building located at:

1300 12th St SE

ATTENTION:

McKenzie County Burn Ban

The burn ban usually runs from March or April until the end of October each year. Done in accordance to ND Century Code 33.01-15-04; on March 15, 2022, the McKenzie County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 Burn Ban. Click here to view the 2022 burn ban.

Burn permits are required year round!

Burn Permits are required year round and requires the approval of the local fire department AND the Upper Missouri District Health Unit (they issue the actual permit). Please contact our office at 701.444.7483 or 701.444.7428 for more information.

Burn Permit Application

Fire Danger Map

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Mission Statement:

Emergency Management is an ongoing effort to keep you, the residents of McKenzie County, SAFE!

Emergency Management seeks to promote safer, less vulnerable communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters by using mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery processes. This is accomplished by coordinating with others in emergency response, government, private sector and community stakeholders.

Our vision is a disaster resistant community!