Dakota County staff works closely with federal, state and local emergency preparedness partners to improve our readiness and response to natural disasters and other emergencies.
- The county continually evaluates hazards and seeks ways to keep preparedness at the highest level.
- Detailed response plans are prepared, tested, and modified.
- Training exercises conducted throughout the year help maintain staff proficiency; teach us how to locate, communicate with, and work with our partners; and improve our ability to respond to emergencies.
- The county educates residents, businesses, schools and community organizations about possible emergencies and how to best prepare.
- Our emergency responders are well-skilled and coordinated to provide quick and effective response.
Jurisdictional Risk Assessment
Every five years, Dakota County assesses the risks to health, safety and property within the county.
The county determines what the highest frequency and highest impact risks are. The results are used to develop a mitigation plan for the top hazards. The plan is carried out over the next five years.
These results will guide the development of Public Health's five-year training and exercise plan. The 2024–2029 assessment is complete. The county is looking for community feedback. Please review the results and email feedback to publichealthresponse@co.dakota.mn.us.
Jurisdictional Risk Assessment (Spanish)