Disaster and Emergency Services

Ed Tinsley, Division Administrator
Ed Tinsley
Division Administrator

Welcome to the Department of Disaster and Emergency Services website. We are committed to serving the citizens of Montana and providing support during times of natural disaster or emergency. Montana DES is the lead in agency coordinating comprehensive emergency management in Montana.

 

 

Contact Information:

Ed Tinsley

Telephone: 324-4777

E-mail: edtinsley@mt.gov

 

 

 

 

Goals of the Division:


  • Ensure that a Comprehensive Emergency Management program exists in Montana to save lives and property.
  • Reduce human suffering and enhance the recovery of communities after disaster strikes.
  • Provide quality service in all our activities.

 

Breaking News!

FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) test 11/9/2011 Friday, November 4, 2011 - 09:11

FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Program Office, in

FEMA 1996 DR MT Presidential Declared Counties and Tribes Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 12:00
FEMA 1996 DR MT Counties and Resrvations eligible for Individual Assistance and Potential Add On Jurisdictions Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 11:49

Current as of 8/8/2011

Disaster Assistance Information Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 08:14

Useful information on FEMA and other assistance for flood related damage.