Three Affiliated Tribes - Fire Management

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

🎬🌲 Mark Your Calendars! 🌲🎬

The wait is over! We are excited to officially announce our Outdoor Movie Night on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:30 PM at the Little Shell Arbor (Powwow Grounds)!

Thank you for your patience as we worked to finalize the date and make sure there were no scheduling conflicts. This year, we will be featuring Brother Bear, a movie that highlights the importance of respecting nature, wildlife, and our environment—values that connect closely to fire prevention and protecting our natural resources.

🔥 Join us for:
• A screening of Brother Bear
• S’mores Station hosted by the New Town City 📚
• Fun activities and surprises throughout the evening
• A family-friendly night under the stars

Please remember to dress accordingly for the weather and bring a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort.

Stay tuned for more details, exciting updates, and special surprises we have planned. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

A big thank you to the New Town City Library for partnering with us and helping make this event possible.

06/10/2026

🎬🐻 And the winner is… Brother Bear! 🐻🎬

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Community Outdoor Movie Night Facebook poll! After counting all votes on the original TAT Fire Management post, Brother Bear received the most votes and will be our featured movie.

We chose Brother Bear not only because it was the community favorite, but also because its message reflects the importance of respecting nature, caring for wildlife, and understanding our connection to the land—values that align with wildfire prevention and stewardship.

🚨We’re currently finalizing event details, and the official date, time, and location will be announced this Friday.

Thank you again for voting and supporting community events. We can’t wait to enjoy a fun evening under the stars with all of you!

🔥 Protect Our Forests. Protect Our Wildlife. Protect Our Communities. 🔥

06/09/2026

THIS POST IS OUTDATED

⚠️TORNADO WATCH⚠️
Is in effect for portions of western and central North Dakota until 12 AM CDT. The main hazards are apple size hail, damaging winds up to 85 mph, and a couple of strong tornadoes possible. Make sure to have multiple ways to receiving warnings.

06/09/2026

🎬 OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT VOTING REMINDER 🎬

Just a friendly reminder that voting for our upcoming Outdoor Movie Night closes tomorrow, June 10, 2026, at CDT 12:00 PM (Noon)!

Movie choices:
🐻 Brother Bear
🌳 The Lorax
🦌 Bambi

🚨FYI: We are only counting votes on the ORIGINAL movie voting post on the Three Affiliated Tribes Fire Management page. Votes submitted in comments, shares, or on other posts will not be counted.

Be sure to cast your vote before the deadline and help us choose this year’s movie!

Thank you for participating, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Movie Night!

06/07/2026

🔸6/7/26 STORM SHELTER OPEN🔸
The MHA EOC Storm Shelter will be open this evening from 6:30p-10:30p for anyone who may need it.
We are actively monitoring the wx forecast and will be available longer if needed.
📍Location: 8880 Hwy 23B New Town, ND (located 1 mile north of New Town on Hwy 1804 or across from the north United Quality.)
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒If you are bringing children, please bring their favorite blankets and some toys to keep them comfortable while they wait.
🦮Pets are welcome, but they must be on a leash or in a carrier.
♿️Please keep the parking spaces directly in front of the main entrance open for the Elderly and those who need them.
➡️🚪Please enter thru the main lobby doors (shown below) on the south side of the building. All other entrances are FOB access only and are locked.
Be aware that the main entrance has fema storm shelter spec-designed doors, so they are alittle heavier than normal doors.
📞If you need assistance, please contact Facilities Protection Specialist Adrian Shanley at Cell: 701-421-0996 or Office: 701-627-7300.

📻📺Please be aware of changing weather conditions by monitoring local weather and news stations like KMHA 91.3 FM, NOAA WX Radios, and utilizing weather mobile apps.

⛈️Damaging winds of 70+ mph and large hail are the main threats for this evening, but the possibility of a tornado in our area can’t be ruled out.
Make sure you take the time now to secure any outdoor belongings, consider postponing any travel late this evening with a high profile vehicle or attachments, bring your pets inside, and if you are recreating outdoors like camping or boating, you are encouraged to pack up early to avoid property damage and potential injuries due to the high winds expected.
⚡️Please also be prepared for intermittent power outages.

👷🏼SKYWARN Trained Weather Spotters:
Please assist the NWS if you are safely able to do so. SKYWARN spotter reports provide vital "ground truth" to the NWS. They act as their eyes and ears in the field. Spotter reports help our meteorologists issue timely, accurate, and detailed warnings by confirming hazardous weather detected by NWS radar.
Spotters also provide critical verification information that helps improve future warning services. SKYWARN Spotters serve their local communities by acting as a vital source of information when dangerous storms approach.

📲If you don’t already have it, we encourage you to download the free FEMA Mobile App and input your location by zip code to receive real-time emergency alerts. You can save up to 5 locations in your app for receiving notifications.

⛈️Segment Shelter Coordinators were notified by our Mass Care Specialist to maintain situational awareness on the severe weather conditions expected for the evening hours and will be on standby to open their shelters. (See comments section for Flyer of Shelter Locations)

06/04/2026

🚨 FORT BERTHOLD DROUGHT UPDATE - June 4th 🚨

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that drought conditions have expanded rapidly across the Fort Berthold Reservation over the past week, with portions of the reservation now classified as Moderate Drought (D1) for the first time this year."

Currently:
🟡 67.2% of the reservation is classified as Abnormally Dry (D0)
🟤 5.8% of the reservation is now classified as Moderate Drought (D1)
⚪ 27.0% of the reservation remains free of drought conditions

The most significant impacts are currently occurring in the Four Bears and West Segments, where portions of the area have entered Moderate Drought (D1). Dry conditions have also expanded across the North, Northeast, South, and East Segments.

What does this mean for wildfire potential?

Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions are often the first sign that grasses, brush, and soils are beginning to dry out. Wildfires can start more easily and spread more quickly during warm, windy weather.

Moderate Drought (D1) indicates a more significant moisture deficit. Under D1 conditions:

🔥 Grasses and vegetation dry out faster and remain dry longer.
🔥 Fires are easier to start and can spread more rapidly.
🔥 Fires may burn hotter and become more difficult to control.
🔥 Wind-driven grass fires can grow quickly, especially during periods of low humidity and strong winds.

The National Interagency Fire Center's June and July outlooks place western North Dakota, including the Fort Berthold Reservation, within an area of Above Normal Significant Wildland Fire Potential. This means conditions are expected to be more favorable for significant wildland fires than is typical for this time of year.

While this does not mean large wildfires are certain to occur, it does indicate an increased likelihood of significant fire activity when hot, dry, and windy conditions develop.

The seasonal drought outlook issued by NOAA indicates that drought development is possible across North Dakota through the summer months, including the Fort Berthold Reservation. While the outlook suggests continued drying is possible, it does not predict how severe drought conditions may become. Future drought conditions will depend largely on rainfall and weather patterns throughout the summer.

TAT Fire Management encourages all residents and visitors to help prevent human-caused wildfires by:

🧯 Properly extinguishing campfires.
🛻 Avoid parking vehicles in tall grass.
🚜 Use caution when operating equipment that can create sparks.
📋 Following local burn restrictions and fire safety recommendations.
📱 Reporting wildfires immediately by calling 911.

TAT Fire Management encourages residents to remain vigilant, practice fire safety, and report any wildfires immediately by calling 911. We will continue to monitor drought conditions, wildfire potential, and weather patterns affecting the reservation and provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Three Affiliated Tribes Fire Management

06/01/2026

🌲🎬 Pssst… we’ve got an exciting surprise to announce! 🎬🌲

TAT Fire Management is planning an Outdoor Movie Night, but first we need YOUR help choosing the movie!

The three movies up for voting are:

🐻 Brother Bear
🌳The Lorax
🦌 Bambi

To vote, simply comment the name of the movie you’d like to see. Please only vote once!

🚨Comment on this post only🚨

Why did we choose these movies?

Each of these family-friendly films highlights the importance of nature, wildlife, and caring for the environment—values that connect directly to wildfire prevention and stewardship of our lands.

🐻 Brother Bear reminds us about respecting wildlife and understanding our connection to the nature.

🌳The Lorax teaches the importance of protecting forests and natural resources for future generations.

🦌 Bambi shows the beauty of forests and wildlife, while also reminding us how devastating wildfires can be to animals and their habitats.

As we head into fire season, we want to bring our community together for a fun evening while also celebrating the forests, wildlife, and landscapes that we all help protect.

Cast your vote below and stay tuned for the official movie night date, time, and location!

🔥 Remember: Only YOU can prevent wildfires. 🔥

05/30/2026

Smokey Bear would like to thank everyone who attended Smokey Bear Story Time at the New Town City Library yesterday! We had a great time teaching children about defensible space and wildfire prevention while they built their own houses using popsicle sticks.

We would also like to thank the New Town City Library for inviting us and providing the opportunity to share important fire prevention lessons with our community. As Wildfire Awareness Month comes to an end, we encourage everyone to continue practicing fire safety and keeping these prevention tips in mind throughout the summer.

Thank you for helping us create a safer community, and remember: Only you can prevent wildfires! 🔥🐻🌲

05/29/2026

🚨 FORT BERTHOLD DROUGHT UPDATE 🚨

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that portions of the Fort Berthold Reservation are now classified as Abnormally Dry (D0). While this is not considered a drought, it is often the first sign that vegetation and soils are beginning to dry out and that wildfire potential may increase.

Currently, approximately one-third of the Reservation is classified as Abnormally Dry (D0). The greatest impacts are occurring in the North, West, and Four Bears Segments, with minor impacts in the Northeast Segment. The East and South Segments remain free of drought conditions at this time.

What does "Abnormally Dry" mean?
• Grasses and other fine fuels can cure more quickly.
• Wildfires may start more easily and spread faster during windy conditions.
• Fire danger indices may increase as drying continues.
• Continued lack of precipitation can lead to worsening drought conditions.

The National Weather Service and NOAA Climate Prediction Center's seasonal outlook indicates that drought development is possible across North Dakota through the summer months, including the Fort Berthold Reservation. However, the outlook does not predict how severe drought conditions may become or whether drought will develop in all areas. It simply indicates that conditions are favorable for increasing dryness over the coming months.

TAT Fire Management encourages residents to remain vigilant and take steps to prevent human-caused wildfires:

🔥 Properly extinguish campfires.
🔥 Avoid parking vehicles in tall grass.
🔥 Use caution when operating equipment that can create sparks.
🔥 Follow all local burn restrictions and fire safety recommendations.
🔥 Report any wildfires immediately by calling 911.

As we move into the summer fire season, TAT Fire Management will continue to monitor drought conditions, fire danger indices, and weather patterns affecting the Fort Berthold Reservation and will provide updates as conditions change.