Resources
Access comprehensive emergency preparedness guides, training materials, and helpful links to keep your family and community safe.
Downloadable Guides
Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Updated June 2024 version of the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan document.
Family Emergency Plan Template
Step-by-step guide to creating a comprehensive emergency plan for your household.
Helpful External Resources
National Weather Service - Twin Cities
Official weather forecasts, warnings, and meteorological information for the Minneapolis area.
Visit Website →Ready.gov - Emergency Preparedness
Federal emergency preparedness resources and planning tools for individuals and families.
Visit Website →Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State-level emergency management resources and disaster preparedness information.
Visit Website →Hennepin County Emergency Management
Local emergency management services, alerts, and community preparedness programs.
Visit Website →American Red Cross - Minnesota Region
Disaster relief services, safety courses, and emergency preparedness training.
Visit Website →Climate.gov - Climate Resilience
Climate science information and adaptation resources for communities.
Visit Website →FEMA - Building Resilient Communities
Federal resources for community resilience and disaster risk reduction.
Visit Website →Minnesota Climate Change Portal
State resources on climate impacts, adaptation, and mitigation strategies.
Visit Website →Frequently Asked Questions
You can register for our free tornado safety training sessions through our website, by calling our office at (612) 555-0123, or by visiting one of our community partner locations. Training sessions are offered multiple times per month in various neighborhoods across Minneapolis.
Yes! We provide training materials and interpretation services in Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Arabic, Vietnamese, Oromo, Karen, and Russian. If you need materials in a different language, please contact us and we'll work to accommodate your needs.
A basic emergency kit should include water (1 gallon per person per day for 3 days), non-perishable food (3-day supply), battery-powered radio, flashlight, first aid kit, extra batteries, whistle, dust masks, plastic sheeting, moist towelettes, wrench or pliers, manual can opener, local maps, and cell phone chargers.
Neighborhood coordinators complete our advanced training program, which includes 16 hours of instruction on emergency response, community organizing, and communication systems. Coordinators must pass a background check and commit to at least 6 hours of volunteer service per month.
Yes, we provide free emergency supply kits to families who cannot afford to purchase their own supplies. Priority is given to households with children, elderly residents, or people with disabilities. Contact us to learn about eligibility and availability.
You can sign up for our multilingual emergency alert system on our website or by texting 'ALERTS' to (612) 555-WARN. Alerts are available in English, Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Arabic, and Vietnamese. You can also download weather apps and sign up for Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone.
The safest place is the lowest floor of your home, in an interior room away from windows, such as a basement, bathroom, or closet. If you don't have a basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest floor. Avoid windows, doors, and outside walls.
We welcome partnerships with community organizations, businesses, schools, and faith-based groups. Partnership opportunities include hosting training sessions, providing meeting spaces, sponsoring programs, or helping with outreach. Contact our partnership coordinator to discuss collaboration opportunities.