Other things you can do

Other things you can do brochure (PDF)

Good, better, or best?

Minnetonka Fire and Emergency Management would like every business and resident prepared to the best level for an emergency—but the choice is yours.

Good

  • Maintain at least ¼ tank of fuel in all vehicles at all times
  • Ensure you have at least one phone in your house that does not need electricity to operate
  • Ensure your address is visible from the street
  • Have a working smoke detector on every level of your home
  • Have a working carbon monoxide detector
  • Have at least one fire extinguisher
  • Know where all your utility shutoffs are located
  • Check your insurance coverage

Better

All the items listed under good plus:

  • Maintain at least ½ tank of fuel in all vehicles at all times
  • Know where all your utility shutoffs are and how to operate them
  • Take a CPR course
  • Inquire about workplace and school emergency plans
  • Inquire about Neighborhood Watch and File of Life
  • Consider gathering serial numbers for valuables
  • Evaluate your insurance coverage

Best

All the items listed under better plus:

  • Take a first aid and CPR course
  • Know your workplace and school emergency plans
  • Join your Neighborhood Watch and fill out your File of Life
  • Update your insurance coverage
  • Consider installing a backup power supply
  • Record serial numbers for valuables

Have questions?

For more information, email ready@eminnetonka.com or call 952.939.8334.