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Dakota County Emergency Management & Response
Dakota County works closely with federal, state and local emergency preparedness partners to improve our readiness and response to natural disasters and other emergencies.
- Dakota County continually evaluates hazards and seeks ways to keep preparedness at the highest level.
- Detailed response plans are prepared, tested, and modified on a yearly basis.
- Training exercises conducted throughout the year help maintain staff proficiency, provides practice opportunities on how to locate, communicate with and work with our partners, and improve our ability to respond to emergencies.
- Dakota County educates residents, businesses, schools and community organizations about possible emergencies and how to best prepare and plan for them.
- Our emergency responders are well-skilled and coordinated to provide quick and effective response.
Dakota County Medical Reserve Corps.
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 Public Health
American Red Cross - On-site Blood Donations
The American Red Cross and Dakota County partner to offer onsite blood donations at our main building locations throughout the county.
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.
