All-hazards planning
All-Hazards planning
HSEM coordinates state level planning and provides guidance to local governments for writing and updating local plans. Additionally, All-Hazards planners ensure state-level plans and local guidance are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Legislation and authorities
- The Minnesota Emergency Management Act of 1996 establishes:
- General and Specific Authority of the Governor
- Emergency Powers for the Governor
- Role of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Emergency Declaration Authorities
- Declarations Due to a Public Health Emergency
- Governor’s Powers to Provide Fast Emergency Aid
Governor's executive orders
Governor’s Executive Order 23-13 assigns emergency responsibilities to state agencies.
The executive order applies to each state department, independent division, bureau, board, commission and independent institution of state government.
The Minnesota emergency operations plan (MEOP)
The MEOP provides the basis for a coordinated state response to a major disaster or emergency.
For additional information on the MEOP please email, eoc.staff.opschief@state.mn.us .
Functional needs planning toolkit
In a collaborative effort with other state agencies, HSEM is offering the Functional Needs Planning Toolkit. This searchable online toolkit provides methods and the most comprehensive resources available to include people with access and functional needs in whole community emergency plans.
For a copy of the toolkit and for any more information, please email: eoc.staff.planning@state.mn.us .