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Dakota County Emergency Response and Disaster Relief
Dakota County staff works closely with federal, state and local emergency preparedness partners to improve our readiness and response to natural disasters and other emergencies.
- The County continually evaluates hazards and seeks ways to keep preparedness at the highest level.
- Detailed response plans are prepared, tested, and modified.
- Training exercises conducted throughout the year help maintain staff proficiency; teach us how to locate, communicate with, and work with our partners; and improve our ability to respond to emergencies.
- The County educates residents, businesses, schools and community organizations about possible emergencies and how to best prepare.
- Our emergency responders are well-skilled and coordinated to provide quick and effective response.
Medical Reserve Corps. - Dakota County
The Dakota County Medical Reserve Corps. (MRC) is part of a national network of volunteers that are trained to assist with emergency and non-emergency public health events. Dakota County Public Health is always looking for engaged and active community members to help strengthen the county’s preparedness capabilities and overall health.
Dakota County General Volunteer Opportunities
Dakota County Library
Burnhaven Library, Burnsville
Address
1101 W County Road 42
Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone
952-891-0300
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Farmington Library, Farmington
Address
508 Third St.
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone
651-438-0250
Regular Hours
Monday–Wednesday: Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Closed on holidays
Pleasant Hill Library, Hastings
Address
1490 South Frontage Rd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone
651-438-0200
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Wentworth Library, West St. Paul
Address
199 East Wentworth Ave
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Phone
651-554-6800
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays.
Wescott Library, Eagan
Address
1340 Wescott Road
Eagan MN 55123-1029
Phone
651-450-2900
Regular Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on holidays
