- Coordinates the Department of Health's preparedness activities and assists MDH staff, local public health agencies, hospitals, health care organizations, tribes and public health officials in planning for, responding to and recovering from public health emergencies and other community disasters - Administers and maintains Minnesota system for Tracking Resources, Alerts and Communications (MNTrac), a database-driven web application designed to track bed, pharmaceutical and resource availability from hospitals and provide for allocation of resources to support surge capacity needs - Administers grants funding emergency preparedness, including work plans, technical and administrative guidance and other federal and state requirements - Assists local public health departments, hospitals and other partners with their preparedness education and training activities - Coordinates Minnesota Responds Medical Reserve Corps, a partnership of local and regional health volunteer programs that assist health agencies during an emergency - Coordinates response to public health emergencies such as floods, widespread disease outbreaks, bioterrorism events, natural disasters or other events that have a public health impact. Manages the Department Operations Center and supports State Emergency Operations Center for health effects. - Leads the planning for and coordination of Minnesota's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) which allows for the rapid distribution of vaccines and other health care supplies during a public health emergency; manages a state stockpile of resources - Operates Health Alert Network which alerts local public health agencies, clinicians, hospitals and other partners in Minnesota's health care system to events which may threaten the health of Minnesotans

Public Health staff provides information and education to enable residents to lead healthy lifestyles for themselves and their families. Services include: - Emergency preparedness to prevent, protect against, and quickly respond to and recover from health emergencies. Emergencies include infectious disease outbreaks/pandemics, severe weather, natural disasters, power outages, incidents resulting in mass casualties, toxic chemical or radiological releases, and acts of bioterrorism. - General education about communicable diseases and immunizations to groups and individuals - HIV education and information - Immunization services to children and adults that are not covered by insurance or Medical Assistance (MA) - Seasonal flu information - Tuberculosis screening, follow-up, and case management to individuals suspected of having or currently have active Tuberculosis

Public Health Emergency Preparedness is the capability of the public health and human care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies. Public Health Emergency Preparedness includes: - Dispensing/vaccination clinics - Essential services such as isolation and quarantine - Mass care shelters and evacuation points coordination - Medical countermeasures - Volunteer management Human Service Emergency Preparedness includes: - Behavioral health services - Disaster food stamps to replace food destroyed by a disaster

Fire prevention, emergency services, and building code division

Public Health Emergency Preparedness is the capability of the public health and human care systems, communities, and individuals, to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from health emergencies. Public Health Emergency Preparedness includes: - Dispensing/vaccination clinics - Essential services such as isolation and quarantine - Mass care shelters and evacuation points coordination - Medical countermeasures - Volunteer management Human Service Emergency Preparedness includes: - Behavioral health services - Disaster food stamps to replace food destroyed by a disaster

Safeguards communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Program develops and maintains a plan for all hazards approach to any natural, manmade or technological (hazardous materials) emergency or catastrophic event. Coordinate responses and seek state and/or federal assistance if and when county resources are exhausted or the scope of the event exceeds our capability.

Community information for a rapid and effective response in the event of a public health emergency or natural disaster. Services include: - Emergency and disaster preparation information - Emergency notification services - Resources for businesses to develop a plan in case of a disaster

Safeguards communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Prepares, responds to, helps mitigate, and recover from any natural or man-made disaster or act of terrorism through planning, education, training, and exercises. Works with community partners to maximize the capability of the county to respond and recover from disasters occurring throughout the county to save lives and protect property in the event of an emergency.

- Provides education, training, and exercises on how to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any disaster whether it is natural, man-made, or an act of terrorism - Responsible for developing and maintaining the county Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), five-year training and exercise plans, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan

Safeguards communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Also responsible to increase the capabilities of the LLBO to respond to public health threats and emergencies such as: - Natural disasters - Severe weather - Bioterrorism - Disease outbreaks - Mass casualties - Chemical or radiation emergencies - Assists in the development of plans and policies The program provides: - Education and training to community members on family emergency preparedness. - Risk communications and health information dissemination and monitors information to assure the most current and accurate information is available. - Monitors state health alerts. - Coordinates LLBO preparedness and response to public health emergencies. - Participates in the development, review, and management of policies for preparedness to mitigate possible events that could jeopardize public safety, health, and the environment. - Develops training materials to educate the public.

Emergency preparedness and disaster management: - Coordination of county government emergency services and resources during a natural or man-made disaster - Coordination of assistance available at the municipal level during a natural or man-made disaster - Information for self-help before, during, and after disaster-related incidents

Advocacy Services: - The center advocates in areas of civil and human rights, employment/disability benefits, housing, transportation, and on the state, local, and federal levels Equipment Loaner Closet: - Loans a range of home medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, canes, transfer benches, raised toilet seats, and more. Equipment are available on a first come first served basis and will hold equipment for a 24-hour period. - Swap Shop: A self-directed equipment listing available for persons shopping/looking for used equipment. Information and Referral: - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region - Other Services: Includes disability benefits application assistance, housing assistance, emergency disaster preparedness plan, and more Nursing Facility Transition: - Assist individuals living with a disability to identify in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization Peer Support: - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving, social skills, and more Personal Assistance: - Offer skills instruction curriculum for individuals living with a disability the fundamentals of managing their personal attendant care including how to hire, manage, and more Recreational Groups: - Holds various events for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, and outings Staying and Aging in Place/Accessibility Assistance: - Offers accessible modification assistance and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Support Groups: - Various support groups are available to individuals who want learn more about their particular disability, wanting peer support, or first-hand information on how to manage their disability. Some support groups are directly coordinated by Options and others are independent. Youth Transition Services: - Assist youth ages 14 - 22 years who are transitioning from high school into the next phase of their life with learning the skills necessary and acquiring the resources needed to be successful

Provides emergency disaster management and planning, rescue, prevention, and public education

Community information for a rapid and effective response in the event of a public health emergency or natural disaster. Services include: - Emergency and disaster preparation information - Emergency notification services - Resources for businesses to develop a plan in case of a disaster

Community information for a rapid and effective response in the event of a public health emergency or natural disaster. Services include: - Emergency and disaster preparation information - Emergency notification services - Resources for businesses to develop a plan in case of a disaster

Safeguards communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Provides advanced planning for potential disasters to facilitate a rapid and effective response and recovery when a disaster occurs. Services may include: - Addressing health and medical needs during a disaster - Assist with post disaster recovery services - Plan development for response and recovery - Training and practice drills

?Provides the following services: - Disaster preparedness information including: tornado preparedness information and thunderstorm preparedness information - Public safety - Safety education

Safeguards communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Public Health Emergency Preparedness involves coordination, planning, and communication with the community to understand public health threats such as food-borne illnesses, chemical spills, and natural disasters. Services provided: - Coordinates, plans, and communicates with the community to understand potential public health threats - Collaborates with state and local partners for exercises and drills - May organize and conduct mass medicine dispersal during emergencies - Promotes emergency preparedness in the community - Shares accurate, up-to-date information regarding public health emergencies

Safeguards communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.

Safeguards communities by preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters. Services include coordination with agencies to deliver critical support, such as emergency response and hazard mitigation, ensuring recovery and resilience, planning, public education, and training.