Fort Harrison & Limestone Hills Wildfire Risk and Community Resilience Assessment

Fort Harrison (FHTA) and Limestone Hills (LHTA) are vital Montana Army National Guard training areas located in landscapes prone to wildfire, drought, and flooding. Their complex terrain, continuous vegetation, shared transportation routes, and proximity to Helena and Townsend closely link military readiness with community safety and resilience.

Why These Assessments Matter
The neighboring communities of Helena and Townsend provide housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and emergency services that are essential to supporting MTARNG missions. When disasters cause evacuations, damage infrastructure, or limit access, they disrupt both daily life in these communities and training operations at FHTA and LHTA.

To better understand and reduce these shared risks, MTARNG completed two resilience assessments for Fort Harrison and Limestone Hills. These assessments identify key vulnerabilities, data and coordination gaps, and opportunities for stronger planning among military, local, state, and federal partners. Their findings are intended to help defense communities and local governments pursue grants and investments that reduce vulnerabilities, protect critical infrastructure, and support both mission readiness and public safety.

Download the Assessments
Fort Harrison Training Area (FHTA) Resilience Assessment
Limestone Hills Training Area (LHTA) Resilience Assessment

For questions and more information, contact:
Joel Miller
406-324-3132
joel.l.miller.nfg@army.mil