Local Public Health has been preparing to respond to a public health emergency in the event of a naturally occurring infectious disease outbreak, such as pandemic influenza, or a deliberate release of a biological agent which may infect many. Depending on the agent, either mass dispensing clinics would be held to provide medications or vaccinations to the public. If there is no medication or vaccine to treat the disease, non-pharmaceutical interventions (including masking, isolation and quarantine, etc.) would be implemented.
COVID-19
Please visit the Minnesota Department of Health’s Minnesota Department of Health’s website for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 cases in Minnesota or the CDC website. You can also view the Governor’s Dashboard for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Public Hotline:
For questions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, call 1-833-431-2053
- Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sat: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Preparedness Checklists
Individual and Family Preparedness Checklists and a listing of what to have in a personal preparedness kit.
Influenza Shot Clinics and Prevention
Links to Influenza shot clinics in your area, how to prevent the spread of influenza, and what to have in a personal preparedness kit.
Volunteer during a public health emergency
Learn how to volunteer during a public health emergency and being prepared.
