Winter Preparedness
What We Know, What We’ve Lived, and What We Can Do Now
Wednesday, December 02
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join Polk County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Madison McConnell for an interactive conversation about practical winter preparedness.
Winter weather in northwest Minnesota can bring much more than snow. Power outages, dangerous travel, extreme cold, communication disruptions, and other emergencies can quickly change our normal routines.
Join Polk County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Madison McConnell for an interactive conversation about practical winter preparedness.
Participants will discuss real-life experiences, work through a winter power-outage scenario, and explore simple steps households can take to prepare. Topics will include emergency contacts and support networks, reliable sources of information, household supplies, extended power outages, winter vehicle preparedness, and making a plan that fits your household. Whether you are just getting started or have years of experience preparing for Minnesota winters, everyone is encouraged to come share what they know and learn from others.
Madison McConnell is the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with Polk County Public Health. She works with community partners, healthcare organizations, volunteers, and local agencies to strengthen emergency and disaster preparedness throughout Polk County. Her work focuses on practical planning, community education, emergency response coordination, and helping residents feel more confident and prepared before an emergency happens.
AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Informational Events |
TAGS: | winter | weather | safety | preparedness |
Fertile Public Library
The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.