State Emergency Operations Plan

Gov. Armstrong Declares Statewide Disaster

The declaration issued today via executive order activates the State Emergency Operations Plan.

June 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide disaster and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan on June 21 after multiple tornadoes, strong winds and hail caused widespread damage Friday across North Dakota, claiming the lives of three people. Armstrong issued a statement that read, in part, “Our hearts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of…

Gov. Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency for North Dakota

March 10, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plans. Above average temperatures and below average precipitation amounts have led to drought conditions and increased the risk of wildfires. Armstrong, a volunteer firefighter, said, “North Dakotans endured some of the largest, deadliest and most destructive wildfires in…