Wheatland county

Emergency Management

Wheatland Co. Emergency Management

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Report Drought Impact

The Emergency Management Director leads the county’s efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, as outlined in Montana Code Annotated 10-3-201. This role includes developing and updating emergency plans, analyzing risks, and coordinating policies that guide how the county manages all-hazards events.

Wheatland County Emergency Management works closely with local response agencies, neighboring jurisdictions, state partners, and federal authorities to ensure a unified and effective approach during emergencies. The department oversees preparedness programs, response coordination, and long-term recovery planning for both natural and human-caused incidents.

The mission of Wheatland County Emergency Management is simple: protect people, property, and our way of life. We work every day to reduce risk, strengthen community resilience, and improve safety through planning, training, public education, and ongoing mitigation efforts. Whether it’s severe weather, wildland fire, infrastructure failures, or emerging threats, Emergency Management is committed to helping our community be ready and stay safe.

Drought Impact Reporting Form

Please use this form to document current drought conditions and impacts you are experiencing.

Wheatland County Emergency Management is working with state officials to review a recent change to the county’s drought classification after the county lost its D3 Extreme Drought rating, following a localized rain event on July 16th.

While some areas received significant rainfall, the precipitation was not countywide. The areas experiencing the most severe drought impacts did not receive meaningful precipitation. Emergency management has contacted state officials to request a review of the classification change, noting that the recent update may not adequately reflect conditions across the entire county. Wheatland County Emergency Management will continue to coordinate with state partners and provide local impact information to help ensure that drought classifications and related decisions accurately reflect conditions across the county.

Residents, ranchers, and producers are encouraged to report drought related impacts, including water shortages, forage loss, and crop failures, to Emergency Management.

Drought Impacts Being Experienced
(select all that apply)*

Precipitation Information

Did your location receive precipitation during the July 16, 2026 storm?*
Has that precipitation resulted in a noticeable improvement in drought conditions?

Cody J Nelson, Director

Fire Warden

Emergency Manager for the City of Harlowton and City of Judith Gap

Email: cnelson@wheatlandcomt.gov
Cell: 406-940-5750
Office: 406-632-6014
Duty Officer: 406-940-5874
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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.