McCook County Emergency Management — preparedness, floodplain, 911 & public safety for Salem, Bridgewater, Canistota, Montrose, Spencer & our townships.

BURN BAN: Open burning is banned when the NWS Grassland Fire Danger Index is Very High or Extreme, or during a Red Flag Warning. Notify EM or Mitchell 911 before you burn.

SIRENS: Mitchell 911 sounds all county outdoor warning sirens automatically for any tornado warning for McCook County. Tests: first Friday monthly at 10 a.m., April–September.

Live conditions: see the McCook Weather station above. Quick links: Open Burning | Text-to-911 | Contact