Emergencies happen every day, and the more prepared we are with plans, practice and materials, the better we can handle them.
The National Ready Campaign lists four steps for emergency preparedness: Be informed; make a plan; build a kit; and get involved.
Cook County residents should visit the Cook County website at www.co.cook.mn.us. It has a CodeRED widget on the homepage. Residents are encouraged to sign up for CodeRED, which will send severe weather and other emergency messages to your landline phone (by voice), or cell phone or mobile device by text and email. The CodeRED number 866-419-5000 will appear on your caller ID. If you miss the message, dial the toll-free number to hear the message repeated as often as needed.
The process is the same for Lake County residents. They should visit www.co.lake.mn.us and look for the CodeRED symbol.
You must register to receive CodeRED messages, but it is free and easy to do. Call the Sheriff ’s Office at (218) 387-3030 for more information.
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