North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES):

• • Role: Coordinates state-level emergency management, supports county efforts, and provides official contact lists.
  • Website: https://www.des.nd.gov/

FEMA Region VIII:

• • Role: Federal Emergency Management Agency regional office serving North Dakota. Provides federal disaster assistance information and resources.
  • Website: https://www.fema.gov/locations/north%20dakota

American Red Cross – Dakotas Region:

• • Role: Provides disaster relief (shelter, financial aid, health/mental health services), preparedness education, blood services, and support for military families.
  • 24-Hour Disaster Hotline: 1-844-292-7677
  • General Inquiries: 612-871-7676
  • Military Family Emergency Line: 1-877-272-7337
  • Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/mn-nd-sd.html
  • Key ND Offices:
    • Western ND (Bismarck): 1720 Burnt Boat Drive Suite 107, Bismarck, ND 58503; Phone: 701-368-4035
    • Eastern ND & NW MN (Fargo): 2602 12th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102; Phone: 701-364-1800

Salvation Army – Northern Division:

• • Role: Offers disaster services, emergency financial assistance, food programs, casework, seasonal aid, and spiritual support.
  • Western ND Service Extension Manager (Bismarck-based): Greg Strum, 701-815-0275, Greg.Strum@usc.salvationarmy.org
  • Eastern ND Service Extension Manager (Grand Forks-based): Cody Kill, 701-314-1580, cody.kill@usc.salvationarmy.org
  • Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/
  • ND Worship & Service Centers: Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Williston.

FirstLink / ND 2-1-1:

• • Role: Free, confidential helpline connecting people to community resources (housing, food, utilities, transportation, health care, crisis support, mental health referrals). Available 24/7.
  • Dial: 2-1-1 or 701-235-SEEK (7335)
  • Text: Your zip code to 898-211
  • Website: https://myfirstlink.org/

ND 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

• • Role: Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. Available 24/7.
  • Call or Text: 9-8-8
  • Website: https://988lifeline.org/ or https://www.helpishere.nd.gov/

ND Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):

• • Role: Oversees social services (provided through county/zone offices), behavioral health services, public health, and provides various assistance programs. Operates Regional Human Service Centers.
  • Website: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/
  • County Social Service Directory: Use the HHS website or call 2-1-1 to find your local office/zone.

NDSU Extension:

• • Role: Provides research-based education, including resources for agricultural producers on disaster recovery, stress management, and impact assessment. Offices in most counties.
  • Website: https://www.ndsu.edu/extension/

USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) – North Dakota:

• • Role: Offers disaster assistance programs for farmers and ranchers (e.g., Livestock Indemnity Program, Emergency Conservation Program, Emergency Loans). Requires contacting the local USDA Service Center.
  • Website/Locator: https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app