Portal North Dakota sits at the US-Canada border crossing to North Portal, Saskatchewan — a significant agricultural and oil trade corridor for the Williston Basin. The Williston Basin oil fields straddle the US-Canada border and the Portal crossing handles significant petroleum industry traffic. North Dakota's extreme winters create severe operational challenges for this remote border community. Burke County has extremely limited emergency response infrastructure for a community this remote.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Border Security / Winter Storm / Agricultural |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Blizzard |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 701-926-4268 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 2120 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Burke County ND
North Dakota · Tornado / Blizzard
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5/10
Low Risk