Disaster and Emergency Services
Prepared • Protected • Connected
Coordinating emergency response, training, and public safety across Chouteau County.
CURRENT ALERTS: No active updates at this time
Stay informed with ReGroup and county emergency notifications.
Current burn status, restrictions, and permit information.
Wildfire, winter storms, flooding, and high wind safety.
About DES
Our Mission
The Chouteau County Disaster and Emergency Services Office coordinates preparedness, response, mitigation, and recover efforts across Fire, EMS, Search and Rescue, law enforcement, public health, public works, and partner agencies throughout the county.
What we do
Emergency Planning
Training and Exercises
Public Alerting (ReGroup/IPAWS)
Support for Fire, EMS, SAR
Grant management
Communications Systems Improvements
Public Outreach
DES Coordinator
Alix Reid
Training and Events:
Emergency Information
Chouteau County DES is actively working on an Emergency Preparedness procedure manual for Chouteau County. The document is projected to be complete by July 2027 and will be posted here. The plan will include:
Wildfire Preparedness
Fire restrictions
Evacuation readiness
Rural property planning
DNRC & USFS resources
Winter Weather
Travel Safety
Road Conditions
Power outage guidance
Flooding
High-risk areas (Missouri, Teton, Big Sandy Rivers)
Sandbag locations
Recovery guidance
High Wind
Property Protection
Grain bin hazards
Current Projects and Initiatives
What we are working on to improve emergency services in Chouteau County:
County-wide Radio Communications Upgrades
Sharps Disposal & Narcan Expansion
AED Deployment to Community Libraries
Emergency Planning Updates
County Agencies
Carter Quick Response Unit
Highwood Quick Response Unit
Contact Us
Chouteau County Disaster and Emergency Services
1308 Franklin Street (in the Courthouse basement)
Fort Benton, MT 59442, USA
Phone: 406-622-3027
After Hours - 406-217-6693
Email: des@chouteaucountymt.gov
Office Hours:
Monday—Thursday, 6:30 AM-4:30 PM