Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson received an award last week–the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers President’s Award. Johanson says he had just finished his term on the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Board. Johanson talked about his years on the Emergency Managers Board. He also says people now have a better idea of…
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ADA, MN—The strong storms that passed through Ada early Saturday knocked the roof off the city’s Public Works Building. Here’s a look at the damage. Norman County Emergency Management Manager Garry Johanson tells R&J News it’s too early to know the dollar amount of the damage. No one was injured.
It has been another mild winter for the Red River Valley, and that will have a major implication on flooding for the rest of 2025. Garry Johanson of Norman County Emergency Management says the region is in need of more snow, and or rain to potentially avoid a drought. Johanson says he is also involved…
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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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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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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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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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