Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can happen at any time and it is important that we are prepared as individuals and as a community.  Emergencies can range from natural disasters like severe weather or infectious diseases like COVID-19; to severe weather, wild fires or biological, chemical or radiological events.

North Country Community Health Services and each Local Public Health agency plan and prepare for all types of emergencies in our communities in partnership with local government, county emergency management, local healthcare providers, schools, businesses and community members.

Individual Preparedness is a part of community preparedness.  For more information on how you can prepare yourself and your family go to https://www.ready.gov/plan

Build a Kit

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the right items.

Emergency Supply List

 

Make a Plan Form

Make a family communication plan quickly and easily with our new fillable form.

Make a Plan Now

 

FEMA Mobile App

Download the newly updated FEMA App to get preparedness strategies and real-time weather and emergency alerts.

Get the FEMA App

If you would like to become more involved in our community’s preparedness

Minnesota Responds is a partnership that integrates local, regional, and statewide volunteer programs to assist our public health and healthcare systems during a disaster. It is part of a national initiative to coordinate and mobilize health volunteers to respond to emergencies. Whether you are licensed or certified in a health field, active or retired, or a person with an interest in assisting in a health response, we invite you to register with Minnesota Responds. To sign up (online registration) or for more information visit MNResponds

ECHO offers free 24/7 pre-recorded health information from the Minnesota Department of Health at 1.888.883.8831 It exists to ensure that people with limited English proficiency receive life-saving information. Visit In an Emergency | ECHO Minnesota for more information.