RESPONSE

Response is comprised of the coordination and management of resources (including personnel, equipment, and supplies) utilizing the Incident Command System in an all-hazards approach; and measures taken for life/property/environmental safety. The response phase is a reaction to the occurrence of a disaster or emergency.  Actions carried out immediately before, during, and immediately after a hazard impact, which are aimed at saving lives, reducing economic losses, and alleviating suffering.

Response actions may include activating the emergency operations center, evacuating threatened populations, opening shelters and providing mass care, emergency rescue and medical care, firefighting, and search and rescue. 

Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office 218-634-1143 or 911  

Baudette Fire 911

Lake of the Woods Ambulance  911

CHI LakeWood Health 218-634-2120