Under the direction of the Sheriff, the Emergency Management Director exercises command over the areas of multi-hazard planning and preparation, risk management, occupational health, and support services for the Sheriff's Department and McLeod County. Responsibilities include directing, assigning, and supervising the activities of Sheriff's Department and other county staff, evaluating work performance, instructing in new and improved methods while inspecting activities. The Emergency Management Director is required to exercise knowledge of methods and techniques in planning, response, recovery, and mitigation, as well as seasoned judgment in providing services to meet emergencies in special situations.

Helpful Links
Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Tornadoes
Thunderstorms
Skywarn Locations
Floods
Extreme Heat
Fire
Winter Storms
Hazardous Materials
Terrorism
Nuclear