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St. Paul and Community Emergency Resources

 

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  • Weather-Related Emergencies
    • In Minnesota, you will experience a variety of weather, including some potential weather emergencies. It is important to be prepared and cautious. Here is some basic information to help you navigate weather emergencies:
      • A weather "watch" means to watch out for changing dangerous weather conditions (e.g., a tornado watch).
      • A weather "warning" means to stay in a safe place because severe weather has been indicated by radar (e.g., a blizzard warning).
      • Some common examples of severe weather in Minnesota include:
        • Severe thunderstorm
        • Flash flood
        • Tornado
        • Hail
        • Blizzard
      • If you want to receive alerts about city-declared Snow Emergencies, you can sign up for alerts through text or email. Note that signing up is unique to each city.
      • Various weather apps have options to receive severe weather notifications. Some local weather app options include CBS Minnesota Weather, KFYR First Warn, and VNL Weather.
      • Visit the ISS Portal Winter Information page for more detailed information on winter safety, driving, and activities.
  • Cultural Groups
    • The following are community-based cultural groups that CSP is aware of, some of which past CSP students have connected with. If these groups do not fit your background or culture, you can search the internet for “Minnesota [name of country or culture] association” to find local cultural groups to connect with.

The information contained in this website is not intended as, and does not serve as, legal advice. It is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Content is subject to change. Neither Concordia University, St. Paul nor the Office of International Student Services is responsible for any errors or omissions contained in this website, or for the results obtained from the use of this information.