Monday:      Winter Storms

Tuesday:     Outdoor Winter Safety

Wednesday:  Winter Fire Safety

Thursday:     Indoor Winter Safety

Friday:          Winter Driving

Here are some informational website links we can point folks to (and can use as references). 

HSEM site: Winter hazard awareness | Minnesota Department of Public Safety

NWS Twin Cities: Nothing yet for 2025 (they do provide info to help HSEM, etc.) 

NWS national: Winter

Ready.gov: #WinterReady | Ready.gov


Welcome to Steele County Emergency Management

Steele County Emergency Management maintains an on-call state of readiness twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. This is accomplished by the dedication of two Emergency Management staff:

Our volunteer programs include:

  • CERT – Community Emergency Response Team
  • SKYWARN – Severe Weather Spotter program
  • RACES – Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
  • CAER – Community Awareness Emergency Response.

These programs are successful because of many volunteers who, with the willingness of their family and employers, can leave at a moment’s notice to serve our community when needed. Our staff and volunteers are well prepared to respond to disasters because of their pride and enthusiasm they show in ongoing training for disaster response. They have been tried and tested during tornadoes, floods, and other disasters and have performed extremely well in past disasters. In addition to responding to disasters, our staff and volunteers provide public education opportunities in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Steele County Emergency Management is also supported by many other groups, including:

We hope this website has provided you with valuable information regarding the emergency management program and our services along with helpful disaster information.

Contact Steele County Emergency Management staff by calling 507-444-7500 or by e-mail at scem@steelecountymn.gov if you have any questions.

Updated 21-Oct-2025