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:
- HSEM Regional Program Coordinators 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
- Minnesota Department of Commerce Disaster Info Center: Prepare for a natural disaster, including how to make a home inventory
- 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:
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 and federal resources for homeowners and renters
- Minnesota Department of Commerce Disaster Info Center: What to do after the disaster
- 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
- Substantial damage determinations
- 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