MnWARN COVID-19 Response Statement
3/17/2020
MnWARN COVID-19 Response Statement
In the event of an emergency, MnWARN could and should be activated; however, it should be stressed there is no guarantee a volunteer will come forward. In the event the State were to experience Pandemic Management Phase, many Minnesota communities would likely see a shortage of personnel to provide essential public services. That said, MnWARN is committed in our Mission of Utilities Helping Utilities, and would reach out to the 400+ MnWARN Members in an attempt to secure any requested resource.
Now is the time for municipalities, regardless of size, to update or draft Emergency Operations Plans (EOP’s), reach out to our neighboring communities to discuss Continuity of Operations (COOP’s), and most importantly, refresh and enforce preventive measures.