Public Safety Power Shutoffs
If extreme weather conditions threaten our ability to safely operate the electrical grid, we may turn off power to help protect public safety.
Wildfire Safety
At NorthWestern Energy, preparing for wildfire is a year-round effort.
Our emergency line is available 24 hours a day.
Montana: 888-467-2669 | South Dakota/Nebraska: 800-245-6977 | In case of a life-threatening emergency, dial 911.
Are you ready for wildfires?
NorthWestern Energy is ready for wildfire season – are you?
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure your contact information is up to date. Login to My Energy Account or call us at 888-467-2669.
Prepare an Emergency Outage Kit
Find a list of items that you should have on hand in case of an emergency outage.
Smoke-detection cameras
NorthWestern Energy has installed smoke detection cameras across our Montana service territory to help identify wildfires as soon as they start.
Preventing wildfires is a group effort
With humans causing more than 85% of wildfires, it’s more important than ever to help prevent wildfires from starting. At NorthWestern Energy, our Vegetation Management team works year-round to clear any trees and bushes that could contact our power lines, start fires, and cause outages. Our Wildfire Mitigation team, along with emergency response agencies, invests in proactive strategies to protect our system, our customers, and our favorite playground: Montana’s forests.
Wildfire Mitigation
Wildfire Mitigation
Due to the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires, NorthWestern Energy is exploring new ways to protect our customers and communities from wildfires. Our Wildfire Mitigation Plan represents our commitment to protecting our customers and the communities in Montana from this growing threat.