Emergency Management

Responsibilities & Services

Crow Wing County Emergency Management coordinates with local, state and federal agencies to preserve life, property and the well-being of our citizens from natural, technological and man-made disasters.

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About Crow Wing County ALERT: Get emergency alerts and optional community alerts by signing up for the Crow Wing County Emergency and Community Alerts program. This provides a means for County & City officials to notify you by phone, email, SMS TXT and/or TTY/TDD, as elected by you. You create and control your enrollment profile. Your information is protected by a username and a password that you create. Using your username and your password, you may change or even delete your profile at any time.

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For More Information on the Emergency and Community Alerts program see: Crow Wing County ALERT Opens a New Window. 

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For more information on SKYWARN, visit National Weather Service - Duluth Opens a New Window. 

Warnings and Alerts: Keeping Ahead of the Storm

Minnesotans should listen to a NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio and television for the latest storm warnings, watches and advisories. The National Weather Service issues outlooks, watches, warnings and advisories for all weather hazards. pens a New Window. 

Outdoor Warning Sirens are tested on the 1st Wednesday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. Opens a New Window. YouTube Video Opens a New Window. 

"Emergency Preparedness - It's Everyone's Responsibility"

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Additional Resources

• 50 Ways to Protect Your Home Opens a New Window. 
• Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Opens a New Window. 
• Family Emergency Plan Opens a New Window. 
• "If You See Something, Say Something™" Campaign Opens a New Window. 
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety Opens a New Window. 
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Severe Weather Opens a New Window. 
• Ready.govdow. 

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