Montana Emergency Preparedness

Based on 39 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Montana.

33
Risk Score
Moderate

Top Threats in Montana

Fire (3 declarations)
Low
Flood (17 declarations)
Moderate
Severe Storm (14 declarations)
Low
Winter Storm (0 declarations)
Low

FEMA Disaster History

Montana has had 39 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.

Declarations by Type

Flood 17
Severe Storm 14
Fire 3
Straight-Line Winds 1
Other 1
Biological 1
Tornado 1
Snowstorm 1

Recent Declarations

Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding 2025-09-11
Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds 2024-11-14
Straight-Line Winds 2024-08-23
Severe Winter Storm And Flooding 2024-07-18
Flooding 2023-10-11

Preparedness Tips for Montana

  • Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home
  • Keep your go bag packed and ready during fire season
  • Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • Have N95 masks on hand for wildfire smoke events

Emergency Contacts

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services

406-324-4777

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Recommended Gear

Go Bag

Wildfire evacuations often happen with little notice

Air Filtration

Smoke from wildfires creates hazardous air quality for weeks

Emergency Radio

Stay informed about evacuation orders and fire progression

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