The head of North Dakota's emergency management services says the state is prepared to respond to Dakota Access pipeline protesters who may need help during a winter storm or some other crisis. The Standing Rock Sioux tribe and others say the pipeline north of the reservation could pollute drinking water and threatens sacred sites. ''Our first concern is the safety of everyone in the area — law enforcement officers, residents and protesters alike," Lynch said. "While I appreciate the Attorney General taking the time to reach out to me, neither assistance for law enforcement nor a timeline for resolution was offered," Kirchmeier said in a statement. The North Dakota National Guard is prepared to help with any emergencies, said Jeff Zent, spokesman for Gov.

Source: Fox News December 04, 2016 05:44 UTC