The city of Maplewood Emergency Management Team, made up of emergency management, police, fire, and public works, would like to bring you the following information. This information is to help you in determining your future disaster plan needs.
Director -
Steve Lukin (651)249.2802
Administrative Office Coordinator -
Susan Zwieg (651)249.2800
Preparing for the Flu (including H1N1)
The winter of 2011-12 was relatively mild and dry for Minnesota – but don’t be fooled – the previous winter of 2010-2011 gave Minnesota its fourth snowiest winter on record! Everyone in Minnesota still needs to prepare for the outdoor hazards of a cold, snowy, icy winter and the indoor hazards that occur every
To help do that, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, along with the National Weather Service and other state agencies, sponsors the annual “ Winter Hazard Awareness Week ” each fall to remind people to take simple steps that lead to an enjoyable and safe winter season.
The week-long event includes a media campaign, online informational materials and locally sponsored public presentations. The campaign focuses on specific topics for each day and can be used in conjunction with school, church, or other civic education or safety programs. The information is available throughout the season.
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2013
Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 15-19, 2013 .
For more than 25 years, the state of Minnesota has conducted a Severe Weather Awareness Week in partnership with the National Weather Service and local governments.
The information campaign is designed to teach and remind Minnesotans about weather hazards and provides resources to minimize the risks associated with severe weather.
Using this site as a guide, everyone is encouraged to make a plan,
build an emergency kit and practice their emergency plans.
The main event of Severe Weather Awareness Week is the annual statewide tornado drills.
These drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 18 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. A those times, sirens and NOAA Weather Radios are will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intnended for institutions and businesses, while the evening drill is intended for second shift workers and especially famlies.
Why Severe Weather Awareness Week?
According to the National Weather Service, Minnesota experiences an average of 40 tornadoes per year. In 2012, 37 twisters touched down. A record was set in 2010 with 104 tornadoes across the state.
Each day of the week will focus on a different topic:
Cell Phone Technology for Early Warnings Wireless Emergency Alerts will sound on all newer model cell phones during an actual tornado warning. Severe Weather Awareness Week is a great opportunity to learn about these new alerts. This fact sheet can assist you in explaining this new technology.
Show us how you prepare! We hope you take the time to participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week 2013 and educate yourself, your family and other Minnesotans about staying safe all summer long.
Ramsey County Emergency Management State of Minnesota Emergency Management Federal Emergency Management Agency What does Emergency Management do? The Emergency Management Department has, in part, the following responsibilities: prepare and maintain State and Federally approved Emergency Disaster plans; assist businesses and other departments within the City with developing contingency emergency plans; locate and secure resources from within and outside the City; regularly execute drills to ensure the highest possible state of readiness; develop and maintain volunteer groups with appropriate training to assist in situations; disseminate information regarding disaster and emergency preparedness; maintain outdoor warning sirens. I hear the outdoor warning sirens sounding, what do I do? The siren in my area didn't sound/won't shut off, who do I contact? Why can't I hear the sirens indoors? Emergency Management Volunteer Opportunities Skywarn For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. http://www.metroskywarn.org/cgi-bin/classes.pl http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx/skywarnSchedule.php
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