Emergency Management and Homeland Security

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Severe Weather Season
As warmer weather approaches, so too does the risk of severe summer storms. Like all of Minnesota, Ramsey County faces the annual threats of thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes, straight line winds hail, and heat waves.  Prepare yourself and your family for severe weather.  | Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | Preparedness Guide for Severe Weather | NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio | Current forecast 

Staying Cool When the Weather Turns Hot

For more information on avoiding heat related illness (pdf)

What is Emergency Management?
Emergency Management is the process of preparing for, mitigating, responding to and recovering from an emergency.  Emergency Management is a dynamic process.  Planning, though critical, is not the only component.  Training, conducting drills, testing equipment and coordinating activities with the community are other important functions.

*Get a kit.*     *Make a plan.*     *Be informed.*     *Get involved.*
 

Current Threat Level

The current threat level is at Elevated (Yellow).
Updated: 5/18/10

Citizen Guidance on the Homeland Security Advisory System