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Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources

ECHO
ECHO offers free 24/7 pre-recorded health information from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). It exists to ensure people with limited English proficiency receive life-saving information.

Ready.GOV
Ready.gov offers numerous resources to assist you in planning for an emergency, including items for children.

SchoolSafety.GOV
SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and grow.

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
The MDH Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response fosters integrated preparedness, response, and recovery planning among state, local, and tribal public health and healthcare partners.

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response offers resources for emergency health professionals, planners, and responders, and ways to protect yourself and loved ones from public health emergencies. They also provide information on different kinds of health threats.

American Red Cross
Everyone knows the Red Cross helps people during emergencies. But you may not know that it’s also part of their mission to help you help yourself! Being prepared may not prevent a disaster, but it will give you the confidence to meet the challenge.

Salvation Army
Salvation Army provides critical services to ensure survivors have the support needed to rebuild their lives after tornadoes, floods, fires, and other disasters strike.

National Weather Service
Safety tips on various weather-related emergencies.
  
“Are You Stressed? Resources for People in Disaster, Emergency, or Crisis Situations”
A Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) brochure on resources available for people during and after a disaster, emergency, or crisis situation.

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
The SAMHSA* Disaster Distress Hotline is available for call or text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is free and confidential.
PHONE: 1-800-985-5990 and press 2
TEXT: "TalkWithUs" to 66746   |   For Spanish: "Hablanos" to 66746

WellnessMN

Focused on behavioral health staff wellness, providing tools and resources that support the individual, the team, and the organization for all responder levels to the COVID-19 Pandemic.