Tag: Norman County Emergency Management

Emergency Preparedness Meeting In Halstad

Wednesday night in Halstad there was a meeting about being prepared for an emergency.  There was discussion about having emergency kits and having food and prescription medications.  Along with that, Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson said the Landmark Gym—the former Norman County West School Gym—could be approved as a FEMA shelter.  And Johanson…
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August 1, 2024 0

Emergency Preparedness Meeting In Halstad

There’s going to be an informational meeting on how to be ready for weather-related emergencies this coming Wednesday night in Halstad.  Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson and Jennifer Olson with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety will host this meeting at 6pm Wednesday at the Landmark Gym….the former Norman County West School.  Everyone is…
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July 29, 2024 0

Weather Radar Gaps

Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says gaps in weather radar coverage can mean communities don’t get adequate warning of an approaching storm.  He says a new radar installed in Wendell, Minnesota, recently spotted something the Grand Forks radar didn’t. Johanson says he and other emergency management directors in Minnesota will approach the State…
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April 4, 2024 0

Norman County Emergency Preparedness Meeting

ADA, MN—Officials from Ada and Norman County met Wednesday afternoon in Ada to prepare for possible flooding over the next few days.  Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson has the latest. Johanson was asked if there are any places in Ada that are vulnerable to flooding. Johanson says there are no current plans to make…
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April 12, 2023 0