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Isanti council to deepen emergency‑management coordination with county after new county emergency manager joins
Summary
Council members discussed tornado‑siren protocols, multi‑jurisdiction drills and training led by the state; members asked an attendee to report back after a county training and recommended inviting the county emergency manager to a council work session.
Council members discussed improving communications and joint planning between Isanti and county emergency‑management officials now that the county has a newly funded emergency‑management director.
The council raised concerns about tornado‑siren responsibilities, active‑shooter and other emergency procedures, and the need for joint drills that include the school district. A council member said a multi‑jurisdictional training would take place the following day and recommended that someone who attends the training brief the council afterward.
Speakers encouraged scheduling at least one meeting a year with county emergency management and said the county’s emergency manager (referred to by name in discussion) should be invited to give a short briefing to elected officials. Council members also suggested holding a second meeting outside normal government hours to accommodate elected officials who work evenings.
No formal direction or funding decision was taken; council members asked staff and the training attendee to report back with highlights and suggested asking the county emergency manager to present a 10–15 minute briefing at a future council work session.
