Fellow Montanans,

In Montana, wildfire seasons mark the calendar and remind us of the summers and events of years gone by. As Montana faces an active wildfire season, it's important that we sound the horn at the federal level to make sure our hardworking firefighters have all the resources they need to battle and contain the large fires scorching our state.

While the fires have displaced hundreds of Montanans, every day folks have risen to the challenges to help a neighbor or a stranger in need. It's the Montana way. And, it's my job to go to bat for any Montana county, tribe or individual navigating the federal disaster emergency process. Please see more information and contacts for this wildfire season below and don't hesitate to call my office or email any time and we'll work to get through this difficult time together.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families impacted by this wildfire season, I'm committed to working together with anyone who'll join me to support those fighting fires and all families in need.

All the best,

Nominate someone for Max's 2012 Wildfire Hero Initiative by clicking HERE and selecting "Hero Nomination" in the topic line 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

For medical attention or help during an evacuation, call 911, your local fire department or county sheriff.

Red Cross Montana
800-272-6668
(ask for the Duty Officer for Montana)

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services
406-324-4777

ON THE LOOKOUT...Latest Wildfire Information:

·         InciWeb: Montana Fires

·         National Interagency Fire Center  

·         Montana Fire Conditions

·         Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

·         Northern Rockies Coordination Center

·         Wildfire Smoke Updates from Montana Department of Environmental Quality

·         Drought and Fire Updates from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

·         Fire & Drought Conditions from Montana Tourism Office

·         Red Flag Warnings

AGRICULTURE RESOURCES

·         Farm Service Disaster Information

Need help understanding your wildfire disaster losses? Interactive disaster eligibility website available HERE.

·         Montana Department of Agriculture Hay Hotline

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

·         Disaster Assistance Clearinghouse

·         FEMA Wildfire Preparedness

·         Fire Ready Montana

·         Volunteer to Help