- Provides citizens with information about disaster preparation - Coordinates the development and updating of the county's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that addresses all natural or manmade hazards that may affect the citizens of Dakota County - Coordinates, develops, conducts, and evaluates various disaster exercises

- Provides citizens with information about disaster preparation - Coordinates the development and updating of the county's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that addresses all natural or manmade hazards that may affect the citizens of Sherburne County - Coordinates, develops, conducts, and evaluates various disaster exercises

- Planning resources for disasters at home or work - Wildfire prevention, firewise education and information - Lake County Emergency Alerts mass notification system - USNG Emergency Location Marker information - Structure fire recovery assistance (immediate and temporary) - Emergency services - Emergency planning - Lake County CERT team information and applications, assist emergency response to natural and man-made emergencies and disasters through: - Education and training - Response and recovery support - Assisting with: - Planned events - Traffic control - Volunteer and donation management - Emergency and disaster response - Other activities by request of the Emergency Management Director - Lake County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services / Amateur Radio Emergency Services (RACES/ARES) are volunteers who serve as a back-up for public safety communications during emergencies and disasters. Applications and information provided. - Regular meetings and drills - Must be licensed by the FCC - Support provided for long distance or back country community events (marathons and sled dog races)