Emergency Contacts

When to call the Duty Officer

• Minnesota Duty Officer Program

Minnesota Duty Officer contacts

Weekdays: 651-649-5451
Toll-Free: 1-800-422-0798
Satellite Phone: 1-254-543-6490

Be ready to provide the following information when contacting the Minnesota Duty Officer:

• Name of caller
• Telephone number for call-backs at the scene or facility
• Have local officials been notified of incident
  (fire, police, sheriff)
• Date, time and location of the incident
  (will need specifics)
• Materials and quantity involved in the incident
• Responsible party of the incident
  (trucking firm name, property or business owner name, etc.)
• What kind of assistance is requested
  (informational, specialized team assets, etc.)
• What has happened or what is happening

Other MDH emergency resources

• MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
  651-201-5414 (24 hour) or 1-877-676-5414 (24 hour, toll-free)
• MDH Foodborne and Waterborne Illness Hotline
  • To report a suspected foodborne or waterborne illness toll-free call:
    1-877-FOOD-ILL (1-877-366-3455)

  For questions, see:

  • Reporting Suspected Foodborne and Waterborne Illness
  • Radiological Emergencies
    (radioactive materials incident)

For non-emergencies:

• MDH Main Receptionist:
  651-201-5000
• MDH Communications Office:
  651-201-4989
• MDH Food, Pools and Lodging Services (FPLS) Program:
  (for food supply safety and security)
  651-201-4500

Search for MDH staff

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• By Program: Environmental Health Division Program Contacts
• By District: Minnesota Department of Health District Office Locations