Chippewa County Emergency Management

10/04/2026

Fire Prevention Week is October 4–10.

Take a few minutes to check your smoke alarms, review your escape plan, and make sure your family knows what to do if a fire starts.

09/09/2026

We welcome you to join us with the Montevideo Police Department at the Montevideo Veterans Home.

Thank you,

Derek Olson
Chippewa County Sheriff

08/29/2026

***8.30.26 update: has been lifted***

The City of Clara City Water Boil Advisory that was in effect is now lifted! It is recommended that residents run their faucets for 2 minutes to flush any old water out of their pipes.

🚨 BOIL WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT 🚨

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the City of Clara City until further notice.

Please bring all water used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables & preparing food to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then allow it to cool before use.

City of Clara City Minnesota

Follow the MDH guidance below:

https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/docs/com/dwaguidance.pdf

06/09/2026

Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a cold front across the Dakotas this evening. These storms will eventually merge into a line, or multiple clusters of storms, & eventually move into western Minnesota late tonight (Midnight - 2am). The instability is expected to wane overnight, as they enter western Minnesota. Damaging wind gusts looks to be the main severe weather hazard with the line of storms, but a few quick tornadoes can`t be ruled out within the line. How far east the line of thunderstorms & damaging wind threat continues into Minnesota & western Wisconsin is still uncertain given that instability will continue to decreases after midnight & into the overnight hours.

06/09/2026

We're up for some hot weather this week!
Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Drink your water. Stay cool!

Learn more at https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/climate/extremeheat.html

05/30/2026

Safety isn’t a secret - A little talk today keeps the panic away. ☺️

Helping build safer, more prepared communities starts with our youngest learners!

Our School Health team recently visited local students to teach the importance of Emergency Preparedness and having an Emergency Kit ready at home. Through this outreach, 291 students received emergency preparedness kits to help families take simple steps toward staying safe during unexpected situations.

05/24/2026

🚨 The most dangerous time to drive in Minnesota starts NOW.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, fatal crashes rise on Minnesota roads. Families are changed forever by speeding, distraction, impaired driving, and split-second decisions such as not wearing a seat-belt.

This Memorial Day weekend, expect extra speed enforcement across Minnesota highways and roads.

⚠️ Slow down
📵 Put the phone away
🚫 Never drive impaired
🔗 Buckle up every trip

Your plans can wait. Your life can’t.

05/09/2026

MOVE OVER LAW - IT'S NOT OPTIONAL

When you see emergency lights Law enforcement, fire, EMS, and tow operators:

- Move over to the next lane
- If unable, slow down immediately
- Stay alert - first responders are working inches from traffic

05/08/2026

SEVERE WEATHER SEASON IS HERE

May brings an increase in tornados, strong storms, and damaging winds.

Be ready:
- Know where you'll go (basement or interior room)
- Have multiple ways to get warnings (Weather apps, Radio, WEA Alerts, CodeRED)
- Don't rely on social media for real-time warnings

Your safety starts with you being prepared

05/06/2026

Protecting your home doesn't have to be complicated.

✔ Install motion lights around entry points
✔ Use cameras or a simple doorbell cam
✔ Report suspicious activity

A proactive community is a safer community