Minot Air Force Base is one of the most strategically significant military installations in the United States — home to the 5th Bomb Wing operating B-52H Stratofortress nuclear-capable bombers and the 91st Missile Wing operating 150 Minuteman III ICBMs deployed across underground silos scattered across the surrounding plains. As tensions with Iran and broader great power competition intensify, Minot's nuclear arsenal makes it a primary strategic asset and a potential adversary target. The surrounding community lives with the dual reality of housing the nation's nuclear deterrent while enduring some of the most severe blizzard conditions in the continental US.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify nearest fallout shelter locations.
- Keep KI tablets if within exposure radius.
- Plan for immediate indoor sheltering.
- Monitor official emergency broadcasts.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear Weapons / Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 8 |
| Last Major Event | Souris River 2011 Flood |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 701-723-1110 |
| Evacuation Routes | US-2 US-83 ND-23 ND-52 |
| Elevation | 1670 ft above sea level |