Douglas County Emergency Management

04/23/2022

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota until 7 PM CDT.

12/10/2020

Our Douglas County fire departments once again brought extra Christmas cheer to selected young people and their families. Using a Heroes and Helpers grant from Target, firefighters, Garfield City Clerk Paulynn Terhark, and Target employees shopped for items the children had chosen through an online Target wish list. Staff at schools within the county selected 30 students to each receive $100 to buy gifts for themselves and their family members. The grant covered some of the cost, but fire departments also chipped in. The firefighters wrapped the gifts at the Alexandria fire station and delivered them in person. What a special memory. Thanks so much to Target and our firefighters and their dedication throughout the year!

09/18/2020

We are so fortunate to have this great asset and some really smart people to operate it. Douglas County Emergency Management was pleased to observe this exercise and learn much more about how this Incident Response Vehicle can be be used. A special thanks to Gardonville.

09/08/2020

Many students headed back to class today. We wish them a great year during these challenging times and thank their teachers, staff and administrators for all of the preparation and dedication.

08/24/2020

Remember the dangerous storms Friday, August 14th in Douglas County? The National Weather Service has now confirmed an EF-0 rated tornado did touch down briefly in the southeast corner of the county near County Road 2 and Hidden Drive. Todd Krause, with the National Weather Service, used this video to get a site location. He visited Douglas County last Thursday where he found broken trees that helped him confirm the tornado. The video starts in Elbow Lake and concludes in the area by County Road 2. Thanks much to Tanner Schaaf for posting it.

08/14/2020

If you have any significant damage (other than small tree branches etc.) from today's storm please let us know. Either leave a message here or call 320-304-7115 and leave a message. Thanks.

08/14/2020

It may be Friday, but we won't have the good fortune of rest and relaxation for a while. The National Weather Service has included us in a tornado watch (the area in the yellow) until 8 p.m. As you know a watch means conditions are favorable for a tornado. Please continue to monitor your radio, television and social media.

08/14/2020

Are you seeing standing in water in places it's never been before? You're not alone. Douglas County is in a flash flood warning until 11:15 this morning. Parts of the county have received at least 4 inches. Our Public Works crews have been checking for flooding on roadways but so far report nothing that should affect drivers. Let us know how much rain you've gotten.

07/24/2020

Another Friday, another weather watch for Douglas County. It's already warm, so be prepared for a very hot day. Please make sure your neighbors without air conditioning are okay, take care of your pets and drink plenty of water.

07/18/2020

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Douglas County. Please continue to monitor conditions.

07/18/2020

It's time to really pay attention. Douglas County is in a severe thunderstorm watch. There is the real potential for extremely strong winds.

07/17/2020

Please be ready for predicted extremely high winds overnight in Douglas County. Whether you are camping or in a building with a basement, prepare now. Have a plan. Stay overnight with friends or family if you don't live in a sturdy structure. Move outdoor furniture into a storage building. Do not be out on the roads if you can avoid it. The National Weather Service says there is a high probability of this event affecting us tonight.

CAMPERS BE READY! Are you or someone you know out camping today? Thunderstorms late this afternoon and tonight may produce wind gusts that would make being in a camper dangerous. Have a plan to seek shelter if thunderstorms approach today.