About Emergency Preparedness and Response

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Division coordinates preparedness activities and assists Minnesota Department of Health staff, local public health agencies, hospitals, health care organizations, tribes and public safety officials in their efforts to plan for, respond to and recover from public health emergencies.

MDH Emergency Preparedness Plans

MDH leads the health aspect of emergencies in Minnesota. Various plans detail what MDH will do during emergencies.

All-hazards plan

MDH All-Hazards Response and Recovery Base Plan (PDF)
This plan describes actions the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) will take in response to incidents that have public health and/or medical implications.
Updated January, 2025.

Pandemic influenza plan

All Hazards Response and Recovery Plan: Pandemic Influenza Response and Recovery Annex (PDF)
Updated April, 2020.

Contact us

• Phone: 651-201-5700
• Contact form: Contact Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Public Health Preparedness Consultants (PHPCs)
  Contact your PHPC. Map and contact information showing PHPC coverage across Minnesota.
• Regional Health Care Preparedness Coordinators (RHPCs)
  Contact your RHPC. Map and contact information.