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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.
Looking for the latest information on H1N1?
Visit the Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health website for the most current information.
Winter Hazard Awareness
With the return of the cold weather, we need to remember to be safe. The activities of Winter Hazard Awareness Week highlight a number of safety issues that arise during the winter months here in Minnesota. Winter storms including blizzards, ice storms and sleet can cause property damage, loss of life and personal injury, disrupt transportation, communication and emergency services, threaten public health and safety, and be significant threats to essential public infrastructure and services such as power.
Are you prepared to take care of yourself and your family during a winter storm? Check out the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website for information on winter weather safety including a general overview of winter weather, outdoor winter safety, winter fire safety, indoor air issues and insurance coverage and winter automobile safety.
You can also visit the National Weather Service website for additional information on winter weather and the NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio.
*Get a kit.* *Make a plan.* *Be informed.* *Get involved.*
Current forecast.
What does RCEMHS do?
Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (RCEMHS) is charged with coordinating the emergency preparedness and homeland security efforts for the county. In addition to writing emergency response plans and conducting public education, we provide assistance to local jurisdictions and county agencies before, during and after disasters strike. EMHS works closely with local, state, and federal officials, and cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions, to enhance homeland security and better prepare for and respond to incidents ranging from tornadoes to terrorism.
Homeland Security involves working with all aspects of public safety - from the federal level to individual citizens - to ensure the most comprehensive and coordinated approach to the protection of public safety. The division works with multiple agencies and jurisdictions to coordinate information, training and equipment needed for protecting the county and the nation from acts of terrorism. In the unfortunate event that such an act is perpetrated upon us, EMHS staff will work with these agencies and jurisdictions to meet the problem quickly, mitigate its effect, inform the public, and reduce the chances that such an event can happen again.
Our office also operates a volunteer organization. Ramsey County Emergency Services (RCES) unit members are uniformed volunteers that provide emergency communications, coordination of resources, planning and labor. RCES supports local and neighboring community agencies such as: EMS, Fire, and Police Departments with coordination, logistics, communication and staging at emergency scenes. See our Volunteers page for more information.
Current Threat Level
The current threat level is at Elevated (Yellow).
Updated: 10/26/09
Citizen Guidance on the Homeland Security Advisory System
