Emergency Management

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The Division of Emergency Management coordinates preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts to reduce the impact of natural and human-caused disasters.

In collaboration with local, state, and federal partners the division works to protect lives, property, and critical infrastructure through comprehensive planning, training, and coordinated response operations.

Evacuation Map - Emergency Services Hub

For information on current hazards visit the Emergency Services Hub which includes the St. Louis County Evacuation Map.

Individual Assistance

The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs. This includes temporary housing, repair or replacements on homes and privately-owned access routes, hazard mitigation assistance, and other under-insured disaster-caused expenses.

Other information in regard to Individual Assistance, including small business needs, can be found here:

Individual Assistance (FEMA.gov)

Disaster assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) is a DHS program set in place to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance. The website has resources to find and apply for disaster assistance, housing, food and nutrition needs, SBA loans, among other necessities.

Public Assistance

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. General information can be found at the following link:

Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster (FEMA.gov)

Information regarding the current eligible work and equipment rates are included below:

FEMA Categories and Examples of Common Eligible Work (mn.gov)

Schedule of Equipment Rates (FEMA.gov)

Register for Emergency Alerts

St. Louis County uses an emergency notification system to alert the public about emergencies and other important community news. Through NorthlandAlert, anyone can subscribe to receive emergency notices by phone, text and/or email. NorthlandAlert enables officials to provide essential information quickly when there is a threat to the health and safety of residents.

To receive notices from NorthlandAlert, you must sign-up and provide the contact information you wish us to use. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

NorthlandAlert is done in partnership with the cities of Duluth, Hermantown, Hibbing and Virginia. On the subscription page, you also will have the option to sign up for notices from these cities.

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