Spring is on it's way. The National Weather Service Twin Cities provided an update and what to watch out for this Spring:
- Flooding in the upper Mississippi, Minnesota, and Chippewa River basins is well above normal for late March.
- A slow melting period is possible throughout the end of March with a 7-10 day temperature and precipitation pattern.
- Major flooding concerns will vary on rainfall and temperature conditions as April gets closer.
- In the Red River Valley, the risk for significant (moderate or higher) flooding has increased due to additional snowfall and delayed melt conditions. More information can be found through the Grand Forks Flood Outlook.
- More information is available through the NWS Twin Cities 2023 Spring Flood Outlook.
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Division at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) facilitated an agency-wide meeting to provide situational awareness of the spring flood outlook and review potential MDH response activities should we have major flooding. MDH staff were encouraged to review and update any fact sheets and plans related to flooding. MDH also participated in a state agencies flood outlook meeting hosted by Homeland Security Emergency Management.
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Climate Change and Behavioral Health Impacts in Minnesota and Beyond
April 13
Dr. Heidi Roop, Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership and an Assistant Professor of Climate Science, will present on the research learnings of climate change and how it affects our communities. MDH's Regional Behavioral Health Coordinators will present on the behavioral health impacts of climate change.
Register through MN.TRAIN Course ID: 1109092
2023 Public Health Preparedness Summit
April 24-28
This conference entitled, Recover. Renew: Reprioritizing All-Hazards Preparedness, will provide an opportunity to revisit pressing issues and share resources, shape policies, and build skills to mitigate a variety of public health threats.
Atlanta, GA
2023 Preparedness Summit Registration
2023 Public Health Institute at University of Minnesota
This summer, a variety of courses will be offered through the Public Health Institute (PHI) including an expanded list of 18 courses related to emergency preparedness and response. The PHI courses are open to students, currently working public health practitioners, and those in related fields. Individuals can expand their professional skillset, gain knowledge and learn best practices, meet and connect with other professionals, widen their career pathways, or take a course to explore a new area. Virtual and in-person options are available. Scholarship opportunities for public health preparedness courses are available for working professionals in the field of public health not enrolled in a full-time graduate or undergraduate program. Part-time students will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Scholarship applications will be accepted until May 10, 2023.
The Public Health Institute will be offered at the University of Minnesota and runs for three weeks from May 15, 2023-June 2, 2023. More information can be found at the 2023 Public Health Institute website. Scholarship application is open now: Public Health Institute Scholarship Information and Application.
Under One Roof
May 16-17
This conference will address challenges common among emergency preparedness and emergency management in the Northeast region and beyond.
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Under One Roof Conference Registration.
Footprints of Disaster: Restoring Balance As We Forge Ahead
June 6
An engaging conference with several speakers, presenting on topics such as supporting families and children in the aftermath of crisis and loss, the evolution of services for victim of mass violence and much more. Continental breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be provided.
Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
Footprint of Disasters: Restoring Balance As We Forge Ahead Registration.
What is an IPP and how do I write one?
Participants will learn how to create an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP) that addresses preparedness priorities from their whole community.
Previously recorded and now is available in MN.TRAIN Course ID: 1109273
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