KBIC Fire and Emergency Management

06/08/2026

Please pardon our noise. As the Harvey hazardous fuels reduction project progresses, we have begun limbing the pines near homes to reduce the risk of a fire transitioning from the ground and into the crowns of the trees. This will make any wildfire easier to suppress if the need arises.

06/02/2026

As chipping operations begin at Harvey, tribal members may take the chips for mulch. We are also piling wood from the damaged jack pine that residents can take for camp fire wood.

05/27/2026

KBIC Fire personnel will be working in and around the Harvey housing area in the coming days to reduce the hazardous fuels from this past winter storms. Operations will include felling and chipping of damaged and down jack pine. Please slow down when driving near where personnel are working close to the road ways. Thank you.

05/26/2026

Miinan (blueberries), 1 year after prescribed fire at Sand Point in Baraga. New growth of highly productive stems is the expected result of properly implemented burning.

05/19/2026

As our second spring assignment to Minnesota draws to a close, we assisted Fond du lac, Bois Forte, and Grand Portage with IA response, staffing coverage during high fire danger periods and helped conduct prescribed fire treatments for community fuels reduction and culturally important blueberry.

04/24/2026

KBIC Fire personnel have been on assignment to Mille Lacs, MN assisting with local initial attack and conducting prescribed fire treatments as weather allows.

03/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Severe Winter Storm Advisory – Residents Urged to Stay Off Roads

The Baraga County Sheriff’s Office is advising all residents of Baraga County to remain at home and stay off area roadways until the current winter storm passes.

The storm, which began early this morning, is expected to bring extremely dangerous travel conditions across the county. Forecasts indicate snowfall totals could reach up to 40 inches in higher elevations, accompanied by winds of up to 60 miles per hour. These conditions are expected to continue through early Tuesday morning.

Heavy snowfall combined with strong winds will likely create whiteout conditions, significant drifting, and extremely hazardous travel. Emergency services and road crews may also experience difficulty responding due to these conditions.

Residents are strongly encouraged to:

Stay home and avoid all unnecessary travel.

Allow county road crews time and space to clear roadways.

Prepare for possible power outages by ensuring you have necessary supplies.

Check on elderly neighbors or those who may need assistance, if it can be done safely.

Only emergency travel should be attempted during this storm. Staying off the roads will help ensure the safety of both residents and emergency responders.

The Baraga County Sheriff’s Office will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as conditions change.

For emergency assistance, dial 911.

The safety of our community is our top priority. Please stay home and stay safe.

— Baraga County Sheriff’s Office

01/21/2026

With the coldest temperatures of the season to date beginning Thursday night through Sunday, this is a reminder that everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme cold but the following groups are more vulnerable than most: newborn infants, elderly, chronically ill, outdoor workers, and the unhoused. Dress in loose layers and cover all exposed skin, limit or avoid time outdoors, consume hot food and warm drinks but avoid caffeine and alcohol, and above all, check on your family, friends, and neighbors.

Coldest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula.

01/20/2026

https://www.kbic-nsn.gov/statement-from-the-president-of-the-keweenaw-bay-indian-community-on-ice-activity/

12/30/2025

Updated warming center and shelter list for Marquette County: