[Why is There a Need?]

The media brings disaster reports into our homes all too often. Each disaster is in someone's community, perhaps our very own. As the metropolitan area grows, so does the risk of disaster.

These risks are increased by the variety of hazards in the community including:

Natural Hazards
Tornados, Floods, Severe Weather

Technological Hazards
HazMat Spills, Transportion Accidents, Radiological Incidents

As well as acts of Terrorism, Chemical and Biological, Radiologicial, Nucelar and Explosice Disasters

These disasters often cross geographical boundries.  The coordination among all sectors of the community are necessary.

"The occurance of a disaster or emergency is not the time to pass out business cards; those relationships must be developed well before they are needed."  - Commissioner Michael Campion - MN Department of Public Safety

THIS IS A DRILL!!
Operation Black Cat exercise  May 2, 2009
THIS IS A DRILL!!