Emergency Operations Center

Location:

8880 Highway 23B
New Town, ND 58763

Mailing:

307 5th Ave.
New Town, ND 58763

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 6:30PM CT

On Call 24/7 for Emergencies

Contact:

Phone: (701) 627-7300
FAX: (701) 627-4733

Main Emails:

Department Administration Email:
EOC@mhanation.com
All Media Inquiries:
PIO@mhaeoc.com
All Training Space & Training/Exercise Requests:
TRAINING@mhaeoc.com

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.

About EOC:

RESPONSIBILITY

Emergency Management, Homeland Security, & a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team with
a focus on Search & Rescue/Missing Persons. The EOC is also a designated Public Health Authority
(PHA) during imminent or declared Public Health Emergencies, secondary to the Primary PHA, Dr. Anita
Martin-EMHC CMO.

MISSION

The MHA Emergency Operations Center is tasked with creating and maintaining the comprehensive
framework that will reduce the overall vulnerability of communities and government infrastructure on the
Ft. Berthold Indian 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.

VISION

Continue to progressively lead by example among tribal nations, local, county and state agencies in the
areas of Emergency Management and Homeland Security by providing a sophisticated, Nationally
Certified and Qualified All-Hazards Incident Management organization that combines the collective
talents and skillsets of multidisciplinary staff, a Whole Community Approach Collaboration, and the
capabilities of a state-of-the-art facility to prepare for and respond to all complex and large-scale
disasters in the Great Plains Region.

CORE VALUES

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Decisiveness
  • Dedication
  • Courage
  • Collaboration

MOTTO

“TO LEAD IS TO SERVE”

Why this motto was chosen: Servant Leaders intentionally focus on identifying and meeting the needs of others … it is this that motivates and drives them to positively influence and lead … rather than the want to acquire power, wealth, and other personal advantages for themselves. Leaders are people who get things accomplished by inspiring others to help in the effort. Great leaders do this by helping their team succeed in their roles so that the mission overall will succeed. Hence, great leadership requires a service mentality committed to engaging with team members to help them understand the mission and learn what they need to do to be successful. It requires providing the tools and resources that will allow success and then empowering team members and all stakeholders to get the work done. Leaders build more leaders, not more followers. We understand leadership is an honor and privilege, and never a right.

Office Staff

Jaylee Four Swords

Administrative Assistant

Nyamka Reese

Disaster Recovery Grants Specialist/Public Affairs Specialist

Clarissa Clark

Emergency Logistics Specialist I

Thomas Grady

Emergency Logistics Specialist I

Thomas Nash

Acting Facilities Operations Manager /

Emergency Planning Specialist

Kerri Wilson

Facilities Operations Technician

Don Fox

Facilities Operations Technician

Justin Heart, Sr.

Facilities Protection Specialist/K-9 Handler

Adrian Shanley

Facilities Protection Specialist

Cynthia Craig

Facilities Protection Specialist

Incident Management

Incident Responses

Type I

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Type II

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Type III

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Type IV

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TRAINING AND CLASSES

  • ZOLL AED Plus Step-by-Step Instructions for Adult Patients Video (14:56 Min)

https://youtu.be/OtvXMjpjkac

  • ZOLL AED Plus Step-by-Step Instructions for Infant & Children Video (1:05 Min)

https://youtu.be/9uljx0mHExs

  • ZOLL AED Plus In A Rescue-AHA Guidelines Training Video (5:29 Min)

https://youtu.be/jR7V3_l-aLw

  • ZOLL AED Plus Step-By-Step Instruction Demo for Larger Patients Video (3:43 Min)

(Special Instructions on Pad Adjustment Begins @ 2:25 Min)

https://youtu.be/xouPVQgqrSk

  • Philips HeartStart FRx AED Step-by-Step Instructions for Adult Patients Video (6:25 Min)

 https://youtu.be/cjLp3fbekXE

  • Philips Heartstart FRx AED In A Rescue-AHA Guidelines Training Video (3:32 Min)

https://youtu.be/_bxWTVJCI5c

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 Nasal Spray Administration Awareness Video (9:11 Min)

https://youtu.be/KEOq6fUWNtA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few most frequently questions.
Answered by the department

The EOC develops and maintains continuity of operations plans (COOP) to ensure essential functions continue during emergencies, including backup facilities, communication systems, and essential personnel.

The EOC manages a wide range of emergencies including natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes, floods, wildfires), public health emergencies (e.g., pandemics), technological incidents (e.g., hazardous materials spills), and other significant incidents affecting public safety and welfare.

  • Stay informed through official communication channels.
  • Follow emergency instructions and evacuation orders promptly.
  • Prepare and maintain emergency kits and plans.
  • Cooperate with emergency responders and adhere to safety guidelines.

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Last updated: May 2026