Nez Perce County Emergency Management

10/06/2026

FEMA Autumn Preparedness Tips

As the leaves begin to change colors and the air becomes crisp, it’s time to begin preparing for fall. While the transition from summer into autumn may seem relatively mild compared to the shifting into other seasons, it presents unique challenges and risks.

09/02/2026

Small Business Administration Fact sheet for: Declaration 21805 (Mar 11-15 2026);

Cashandra Jones (279) 256-4554 Cell) will be in the local area to answer questions and help facilitate the SBA process.

If you are homeowners, landlords, business owners, or renters who are experiencing delays in insurance recoveries or who may not be covered, and business owners experiencing economic losses due to the recent disaster, please call and contact Ms. Jones

08/24/2026

Prohibited under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire except within a designated recreation site, or on their own land, and only within an owner-provided fire structure.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, or designated recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Learn how you can comply and reduce the risk of wildfires. Find more information in the 2026 Idaho Fire Restrictions Plan. View Fire Restrictions Map

08/04/2026

Disaster Assistance for 2026 Livestock Forage Losses

Nez Perce County USDA Service Center News Farmers.gov sent this bulletin at 08/04/2026 12:42 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Farm Service Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service | Risk Management Agency Nez Perce County USDA Service Center News - August 4, 2026 In This Issue: Upcoming Dates...

07/07/2026

Public Assistance was approved for the Presidential Declaration; Individual Assistance was not.

Individual Assistance (IA): Benefits individuals, families, and renters. It provides money and direct services for temporary housing, emergency home repairs, and other disaster-caused expenses like medical, dental, or funeral costs.

Public Assistance (PA): Benefits whole communities. Funds are distributed to government entities or certain private non-profits to clear debris, conduct emergency protective measures, and repair public infrastructure like roads, bridges, and utilities.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

07/07/2026

BOISE, ID – President Donald Trump has approved the State of Idaho’s Major Disaster Declaration to help six Idaho counties and areas affected by damaging winds followed by intense rainfall from an atmospheric river which caused catastrophic flooding, landslides, and debris runoff.

The counties covered in the Presidential Disaster Declaration include Benewah, Bonner, Clearwater, Kootenai, Latah, and Nez Perce Counties. The March 11-15, 2026, storm event brought wind gusts from 58-99 mph across the region and ushered in a period of prolonged and intense rainfall leading to flooding, severe landslides and debris flows. A Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment conducted by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM), and local representatives in April confirmed the total damage across the counties surpassed $5.9 million.

07/06/2026

Wildland Fire Status Explained

https://www.facebook.com/westoncountyfire/posts/ever-wondered-what-the-terms-contained-vs-controlled-vs-out-mean-in-wildland-fir/1608698091261000/

Ever wondered what the terms contained vs controlled vs out mean in wildland fire terms? See the graphic below to help understand the terminology and meaning of each.

06/29/2026

https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/fireworks

Fireworks Fire and Injury Facts:

Fireworks started an estimated 34,079 fires in 2024, including 3,246 structure fires, 857 vehicle fires, 29,517 outside fires, and 459 unclassified fires. These fires caused an estimated 59 civilian injuries and $98 million in direct property damage.

Please be safe this weekend...

Each July Fourth, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks.

05/26/2026

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/IDLANDS/bulletins/4141624
Ready — Prepare for possible evacuation
Set — Be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice
Go — Evacuate immediately when directed by the county sheriff

News Release: Idaho Adopts “Ready, Set, Go” as Standard Wildfire Evacuation Messaging Idaho Department of Lands sent this bulletin at 05/04/2026 09:09 AM MDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Idaho Adopts “Ready, Set, Go” as Standard Wildfire Evacuation Messaging FOR ...

05/15/2026

Firewise USA® has a variety of resources to assist homeowners, program participants, and other wildfire stakeholders as they travel down the path to wildfire risk reduction. Use the links below to learn about annual Firewise USA renewal information, where our Firewise USA sites are, and current research regarding different components of the home, their vulnerabilities, and recommendations to reduce risk.