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Emergency Management and preparedness

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Code-Red

Get notified immediately in the event of an emergency situation occurring in the City of Maple Plain and Independence.

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What should you do in the event of an Emergency

In the event of an emergency in Maple Plain or Independence you should be aware of two key terms you might be asked to perform by law enforcement or fire departments to protect yourself and others. Those terms are “Shelter in Place” and “Evacuate”. You may be asked to perform one of these two tasks for natural disasters such as a tornado, wind events, a winter storm or a biological disaster where hazardous materials are released into the atmosphere from a train derailment or a chemical spill on a county, state or local road.

If you are requested to Shelter in Place or Evacuate it will be broadcast on local media stations, radio stations and sent directly you by our emergency notification system called CodeRed.  If you have not yet signed up for CodeRed I would encourage you to sign up now.


By educating our citizens on what to expect in an emergency notification we can ease the stress of the emergency through preparation. By working together, planning for emergencies we can protect lives and property.  

What exactly should you do if told to Shelter in Place?

What exactly should you do if you are told to Evacuate your home due to an emergency?

What exactly should you do if you are told to Evacuate your home due to an emergency?

  • Go indoors and stay inside
  • Close all outside doors and windows
  • When requested turn off all air conditioning, furnaces, fireplaces or ventilation devices that might draw in outside contaminated air
  • If possible go to your basement and bring a radio devices or cell phone with you
  • Listen to your radio or television to get further instructions
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  • Go indoors and stay inside
  • Close all outside doors and windows
  • When requested turn off all air conditioning, furnaces, fireplaces or ventilation devices that might draw in outside contaminated air
  • If possible go to your basement and bring a radio devices or cell phone with you
  • Listen to your radio or television to get further instructions
  • Do not leave you shelter or evacuate unless told to do so
  • Keep family and pets inside
  • While sheltering in place begin to prepare evacuation items for you, your family, and any pets you may have

What exactly should you do if you are told to Evacuate your home due to an emergency?

What exactly should you do if you are told to Evacuate your home due to an emergency?

What exactly should you do if you are told to Evacuate your home due to an emergency?

  • First,  don’t panic and second follow instructions given by emergency managers
  • You will have time to pack a few items and secure your home as if you were going on vacation, unless advised otherwise.
  • Plan on leaving your home for three days or less
  • Close all doors and windows and lock your home
  • Place a note of your front door stating you have 

  • First,  don’t panic and second follow instructions given by emergency managers
  • You will have time to pack a few items and secure your home as if you were going on vacation, unless advised otherwise.
  • Plan on leaving your home for three days or less
  • Close all doors and windows and lock your home
  • Place a note of your front door stating you have evacuated and include your name and cell phone number or an emergency contact number for emergency personnel.

 

  • What should I take if I have been asked to evacuate?
    Cash, credit cards, checkbooks and your identification such as a driver license or state ID, and insurance cards
  • Prescription medication
  • Cell phone and cell phone charging cords, computers or other tablets
  • Baby formula and diapers
  • Two changes of clothing per person, including jackets, boots, gloves
  • Pillows, sleeping bags, and personal hygiene items including towels
  • Household pets, leashes, cages, water dish and pet food
  • Snacks, water, and other minor food supplies
  • Flashlight and batteries


Where do I go after I evacuate?

  • You will be instructed to register at a reception center to confirm you have evacuated 
  • A reception center location will be announced prior to you evacuating
  • You are encouraged to stay with friends or relatives outside of the affected area
  • You can also stay at an emergency shelter provided by emergency managers and the American Red Cross

COVID-19 resources

Minnesota Dept of Health

MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Guidance for All Minnesotans 

Strategies to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota. 

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Up to date information on Coronavirus Disease. 

Steps to prevent illness

What to do if you are sick

Keep Work, Schools, and Communities Safe

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MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management

MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management

MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management

State Emergency Operations Center and Hotline Activated. 

Updates on Homeland Securities Response to COVID-19


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Ready.gov

Hennepin County Emergency Management

MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Resource information on steps to take in response to disasters and emergencies. 

Link to Pandemic resources

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Hennepin County Emergency Management

Hennepin County Emergency Management

Hennepin County Emergency Management

Hennepin County response and update on Hennepin Counties response to COVID-19. 

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World Health Organization

Hennepin County Emergency Management

Hennepin County Emergency Management

International updates on COVID-19

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links to Emergency information & resources

Additional Information

◾Hennepin County Emergency Management 

◾National Weather Service Twin Cities 

◾Federal Emergency Management Agency 

◾Ready.Gov (planning information for disasters) 

◾Ready.Gov Minnesota 

◾MN Dept of Health Emergency Preparedness 

◾MN Dept of Public Safety Homeland Security and Emergency Management 

◾MN Dept of Human Services Emergency Preparedness (people with disabilities) 

◾ChildCare Aware of MN (emergency preparedness for child care providers) 

◾MN Board of Animal Health Emergency Planning 

◾American Red Cross 



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