wabasha county emergency management

What’s the deal with outdoor warning sirens?

May 13, 2026

Brenda Tomlinson Emergency Management Director Wabasha County Outdoor warning sirens are pretty common in Minnesota, but what do the different sounds mean and why do they sound at different times? Many, but not all, communities have the siren sound at noon. Some also sound it at 6 pm. It’s just...

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17

Apr 8, 2026

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota is April 13-17, with Thursday, April 16, designated as the statewide Tornado Drill day. Special emphasis is placed on preparedness for severe weather during the late afternoon and early evening when there is the highest probability for storm activity....

Prepare for severe weather

Apr 2, 2025

Every year we must prepare for severe weather since severe storms and tornadoes can threaten our lives and property at any time. Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 7-11, 2025 and Wabasha County will mark this important week with the outdoor warning sirens sounding for tornado drills on...

Make and practice emergency plans during Severe Weather Awareness Week

Apr 3, 2024

Are you ready for spring and summer severe weather? The week of April 8-12 will be a great time to make and practice your emergency plan (www.ready.gov/make-a-plan) and build an emergency kit (www.ready.gov/build-a-kit). Two of the most important events during Severe Weather Awareness Week are...

County emergency management offers winter weather awareness facts, tips

Nov 22, 2023

Facts • While freezing winter temperatures keep many adults indoors, children may want to play outside all day. Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play. Occasionally call children in to warm up. Provide warm drinks such as hot chocolate. • Each year, emergency rooms in the United States treat...

Flooded homeowners asked to contact city, county

May 10, 2023

If your home was flooded by the Mississippi River flooding in April, please contact the Lake City Emergency Management at 651-345-3344 or email to jyorde@lakecitypd.org. If you live in Wabasha County and not in city limits, please contact Brenda Tomlinson at Wabasha County Emergency Management at...

Text sign up offered for emergency notifications

Mar 31, 2021

Spring is upon us and with that can bring the chance of severe weather, according to Wabasha County Emergency Management. Wabasha County residents can sign up for weather warnings and other emergency alerts through Wabasha County’s Emergency Notification System, CodeRED, provided under the company...

Emergency management offices share winter safety information

Nov 11, 2020

Winter Hazard Awareness Week is Nov. 9 through Nov. 13, 2020. Wabasha County and local emergency management offices would like to remind people about some winter safety information: • Many people drown each year when they fall through the ice. • Approximately sixty-five percent of all ice...

Wabasha County: Be prepared for severe weather

Apr 15, 2020

Even in this uncertain time of the Coronavirus pandemic, people must prepare for severe weather since severe storms and tornadoes can threaten lives and property at any time, according to Wabasha County Emergency Management. Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17, and Wabasha County will...

Tips for staying safe this winter

Nov 8, 2018

From Wabasha County Emergency Management Winter Weather Awareness Week is Nov. 5 – 9. Wabasha County and your local emergency management offices would like to remind you of some important information. Facts: • Many people drown each year when they fall through the ice. • Approximately sixty-...