Disaster roles of local officials videos
Learn about local official responsibilities for preparation, response and recovery. Useful resources are also discussed and examples are shown.
- Summary of resources and links noted in the disaster roles of local officials videos
Preparation - planning and coordination:
- Minnesota County Emergency Managers Directory
- Minnesota Department of Labor Disaster Preparedness Manual for Building Officials
- US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) St Paul District Emergency Management page
- USACOE Emergency Action Plan Guidebook
- USACOE Community Resource Toolbox page (for flood response resources)
- USACOE Flood Fight Handbook (2019)
- Minnesota Hazard Mitigation Planning (Homeland Security and Emergency Management page about state and local plans)
Latest FEMA map resources:
River gages (for current readings, forecasts and historical information):
- National Weather Service:
- DNR/MPCA: Cooperative Stream Gaging Program
- USGS: Minnesota River Gage (map with links)
Example inundation maps:
Post-flood assistance:
- Minnesota Disaster Preparedness Volunteers site (Department of Labor and Industry)
Substantial damage determinations:
Mitigation grants:
Before the flood
There are a number of things you can do to prepare your community or property for floods. Below are some very useful resources. Additionally, there are a number of guidance materials for floodproofing and retrofitting on our Technical Resources page.
- DNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Program
- Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management administers a number of grants to mitigate flood losses
- Minnesota Department of Labor Disaster Preparedness Manual for Building Officials
- Flood Resilience Checklist – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created a tool to help communities prepare for, deal with, and recover from floods. This checklist offers strategies communities can consider to manage stormwater.
- Understanding and Managing Flood Risk: A Guide for Elected Officials – Association of State Floodplain Managers
- What can (and should) I do about fluctuating water levels on my property?
During the flood
Current flood forecasts and stream flow conditions from the National Weather Service:
- Northwest Minnesota
- Northeast Minnesota
- Central and South Central Minnesota
- Southwest Minnesota
- Southeast Minnesota
Current Minnesota stream flow conditions:
Temporary Closures:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Response and Recovery
Post-flood information
- Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management – State & Federal Resources for Homeowners and Renters
- Substantial Damage Determinations
- North Dakota State University - Flood Information for Property Owners – contains many useful tips for post-flood cleanup
- DNR General Permit 2001-1172: Repair of Flood Damages in Public Waters
Additional resources
- Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management Spring Flooding Page
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency – Flood guidance for wastewater treatment
- Roles of the DNR Before, During, and After Floods
- Minnesota Department of Health Flood Information
- For Seniors
- FEMA's Seniors|Ready
- Senior Living's disaster preparedness