Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation builds first EOC on tribal land

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in North Dakota has grown from a small office in 2020 to a 24/7 disaster response hub. The facility coordinates large-scale emergencies, including woodland fires and the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP). The center focuses on communication, collaboration, and resourcefulness, offering training and response capabilities for local, state, and tribal agencies. The MHA Nation’s EOC is a model for tribal nations building resilience in disaster management.