Emergency Operations Center
Mission Statement:
The MHA Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is tasked with creating and maintaining the comprehensive framework that the reduce the overall vulnerability of communities and government infrastructure on the Ft. Berthold Reservation by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other man-made disasters.
The MHA EOC is focused on the implementation of effective and safe coordination and collaboration to assure a synchronized Whole Community approach to disaster/emergency consequence management and delivery of Core Capabilities across the
Mission Areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
Services Provided:
-Incident Management of Type IV, III, II, I Incident Responses
Emergency Operations Center Definition:
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the physical location where the coordination of information and resources to support incident management (on-scene operations) activities normally takes place.
An EOC is used to focus on the response and initial recovery from an emergency.
The core functions of an EOC include;
Command and Coordination
Information Sharing/Situational Awareness
Resource Allocation and Tracking
EOC’s help form a common operating picture during an incident, provide external coordination to on-scene command, and secure additional resources, and facilitate the sharing of operational information and subject matter expertise in support of incident management and response activities.
EOC’s are activated in levels according to the scale and complexity of an emergency/disaster, but maintain 24/7 monitoring of potential and/or ongoing threats/risks.
Current Incident Response:
Covid-19 Pandemic (Type III) March 2020-Present
➤ location
603 1st St. N
New Town, ND 58763
Mailing Address
PO Box 279
New Town, ND 58763
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
After Hours Emergencies, Please Call Director or Emergency Planning Specialist. (Specific On Call Schedule will be posted soon)
☎ contact
Phone: 701-627-7300
FAX: 701-627-4733
Established:
August 2020
Our Office
Emily Sitting Bear
Director
Mobile: 701-421-2954 or 701-421-5114
Email: esittingbear@mhanation.com
Jaylee Four Swords
Administrative Assistant
Mobile: 701-421-7034
Email: jfourswords@mhanation.com
Keith White Owl, Sr.
Emergency Logistics Specialist
Mobile: 701-421-4656
Email: kwhiteowl@mhanation.com
Thomas Nash
Emergency Planning Specialist
Mobile: 701-421-2964
Email: tnash@mhanation.com
Nyamka Reese
Diaster Recovery Grants Specialist/Public Affairs Specialist
Mobile: 701-421-4459
Email: nreese@mhanation.com
social media
Useful Links:
North Dakota Department of Transportation Road Conditions Map (For a quick overview of the current road conditions within North Dakota)
https://travel.dot.nd.gov/National Weather Service-Bismarck Office
(For Weather Forecasts, Watches, Warnings and Advisories)
https://www.weather.gov/bis/ND Response Burn Ban and Fire Danger Maps
https://ndresponse.gov/burn-ban-restrictions-fire-danger-maps2020 Emergency Response Guidebook (PDF)
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/sites/phmsa.dot.gov/files/2020-08/ERG2020-WEB.pdf2020 ERG Mobile App for Apple and Android
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/erg/erg2020-mobileappFEMA Mobile App Information
(Free Apple and Android App, Available in English and Spanish, to receive real-time NOAA Weather Alerts, Emergency Preparedness Tips)
https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messagesAirNow.Gov
https://www.airnow.gov/Air Now Fire and Smoke Map
https://fire.airnow.gov/?lat=47.988644199999996&lng=-102.47944609999999&zoom=10NWCG Active Fires Map
https://fsapps.nwcg.gov/North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality
https://deq.nd.gov/National Interagency Fire Center
https://www.nifc.gov/Canadian Wildland Fire Information
https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/report
FEMA Hazard Preparedness Info Sheets
(Be Prepared! Learn how to prepare for, keep safe during, and respond to disasters)
Storm Shelters and Evacuation SItes:
FEMA Emergency Preparedness Documents:
Severe Weather Safety Guides
Cybersecurity and Anti-Terrorism Guides/References
Run. Hide. Fight. Surviving an Active Threat Event
National Cybersecurity Alliance
Stay Safe Online. Learn how to protect yourself, your family and your devices with these tips and resources.
https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/Have I Been PWNED? Check if your email or phone number has been in a data breach. (Recommended as a safe tool to use by our State Information Officer)
https://haveibeenpwned.com/Personal Security Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
This Personal Security Risk and Vulnerability Assessment is designed to help you and your family assess your home and personal security risks; both IT and physical to better protect you and your family from cybercrime. By taking this assessment, a full report will be generated with recommendations to decrease these risks.
https://accounts.s2me.io/Account/Register-NorthDakotaCovid-19 Cyber Threats
All North Dakotans are encouraged to exercise caution when researching COVID-19 information online and engaging in any online activity. Malicious actors are exploiting the pandemic for monetary gain, to steal personal information, and/or to intentionally mislead the public. This webpage is specifically focused on spreading awareness of phishing emails and malicious threats.
https://ndresponse.gov/covid-19-resources/covid-19-cyber-threats“If You See Something, Say Something” Recognize the Signs
Whether you are on your way to work, walking in your neighborhood, or out and about in your community, remember: We all play a role in keeping our communities safe. Remember to stay vigilant and say something when you see signs of suspicious activity. See something Say Something Infographic
CISA: What to do: Bomb Threat
Demonstrates the procedures you should follow during a bomb threat and will help you prepare and react appropriately.(4:36 minutes)
First-Aid Training
CPR (ZOLL AED)
ZOLL AED Plus Step-by-Step Instructions for Adult Patients Video (14:56 Min)
ZOLL AED Plus Step-by-Step Instructions for Infant & Children Video (1:05 Min)
ZOLL AED Plus In A Rescue-AHA Guidelines Training Video (5:29 Min)
ZOLL AED Plus Step-By-Step Instruction Demo for Larger Patients Video (3:43 Min)
(Special Instructions on Pad Adjustment Begins @ 2:25 Min)
cardiac arrest
Philips HeartStart FRx AED Step-by-Step Instructions for Adult Patients Video (6:25 Min)
Philips Heartstart FRx AED In A Rescue-AHA Guidelines Training Video (3:32 Min)
Stop The Bleed
STOP THE BLEED® Online Interactive Course
The STOP THE BLEED® Interactive Course guides you through the three methods of bleeding control
using video demonstrations, interactive learning, and spontaneous quizzes. To receive a STOP THE BLEED® certificate of completion, participants must complete both the lecture/interactive course AND the skills component of the STOP THE BLEED® Course to be considered COMPLETE.
*If you would like your department, company, organization to take the practical skills portion of this training to be certified in STOP THE BLEED®, please contact the MHA EOC to schedule training.
https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/
STOP THE BLEED® Flowchart
The Stop The Bleed Save a Life Flowchart will help you control bleeding after an injury. Don't forget to always call 9-1-1 first.
Click on the boxes within the flowchart for additional instructions.
Narcan
Narcan Nasal Spray Administration Awareness Video (9:11 Min)
CDC Naloxone (Narcan) Fact Sheet
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY GUIDES/REFERENCES
Training and Classes
Stop the Bleed Course (https://mhaeoc.aidaform.com/stopthebleedcourse) - March 27, 2021
Covid-19 Pandemic Useful Links:
North Dakota Coronavirus Dashboard
https://www.health.nd.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/north-dakota-coronavirus-casesNorth Dakota Department of Health Covid-19 Vaccine Information
https://www.health.nd.gov/covid-19-vaccine-informationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Guidance
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/need-to-know.htmlMHA Covid-19 Task Force
https://www.facebook.com/MHA.COVID19.TASKFORCE
