ND National Guard On Call For ‘Drought and Fire Emergency’
Governor Doug Burgum yesterday proclaimed a statewide fire and drought emergency, putting the state National Guard on call for any emergency action..
KXMB reports the executive order activates the State Emergency Operations Plan and authorizes the ADDjutant general of the National Guard to activate the guard if needed to support local and tribal governments.
Last week, the governor directed state agencies to coordinate drought response efforts.