Evacuation Instructions
 
 

Evacuation Instructions

 
1. MAKE A PLAN. Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands what to do if you need to quickly evacuate. Where will you meet? How will you communicate? Think about what you'll do if an evacuation is ordered while you're at work, your kids are at school, etc.
 
2. MAKE A GO KIT. Pack essential items like food, water, medications, phone chargers and essential documents in a go kit to take with you in an evacuation. Include items you may need for your pets. Don't forget to take photos or videos of your property for insurance purposes.
 
3. REGISTER FOR ALERTS. Sign up for local emergency alerts in St. Louis County by navigating to:
 
4. MONITOR EVACUATION INFORMATION. Use the evacuation maps below to locate your evacuation zone and instructions for Ready, Set, Go! Call 211 or report to any open evacuation centers to let first responders know your property has been evacuated and you are safe.

Ready

READY for potential evacuation. Make sure that your home is defensible. Remove brush and debris from gutters and around your home. Follow the “FireWise” home preparation protocol from the NFPA, linked here. Create an evacuation plan and be sure that all household members are familiar with the plan. Gather all emergency supplies and create an emergency supply kit. Be up to date with your insurance and take a video home inventory. Closely monitor the situation.

Set

SET to evacuate. Prepare to leave at a moment’s notice! Do final fireproofing preparations of your house- turn off gas, remove flammable curtains and blinds, and move flammable furniture to the center of the room. Have a mobile radio ready to stay up to date with emergency notifications in case of poor cell coverage. Check in with your neighbors and make sure that they are preparing to evacuate as well. Start packing your vehicle and back your car into the driveway to ensure quick and seamless evacuation. If you feel threatened don’t wait for a final evacuation notice, just go!

     Don't Forget Your 6 P's 

  • People and Pets
  • Pictures and irreplaceable memorabilia
  • PC hard drive
  • Papers and important documents
  • Prescriptions and medications
  • Plastics (credits cards) and cash

Go

GO!  Evacuate immediately! Make sure all household members are accounted for. Close all windows, leave exterior lights on so your house is visible to firefighters in the smoke. Have several predetermined evacuation routes planned and choose the safest one. Head to your designated safe location (relative's house, motel, etc.). GO!

Evacuation Centers 

Babbitt Municipal Building
71 South Dr.
Babbitt, MN 55706
CLOSED

 

 

Contacts

In emergency or to file a report, call 911.

 

Public Health Hotline North
218-471-7600

Planning & Zoning (Replacement of Structures)
Onsite Wastewater Division (Septic Systems):
218-471-7103


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