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Minnesota Mapping Government

 
Site Contact:
Dave Morrison
OSC

(morrison.david@epa.gov)

Site Location:
600 Joliet Road
Willowbrook, MN 60527
response.epa.gov/Minnesota_Mapping


The Minnesota Mapping Project is a Geographical Information System (GIS) environmental emergency response tool that brings public (Federal, State and local) entities and private sector emergency responders together for spill response and pre-planning.

During an emergency response, Federal and State On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) may use the program to gain situational awareness of downstream/downwind vulnerabilities, as well as upstream/upwind potential responsible parties and much more. For contingency planning, the project can introduce facilities to the communities which may be impacted during a hazardous materials and/or petroleum releases.

The program can also be used during exercises of facility response plans by providing participants access to response layers such as: endangered/protected species and habitats; sanitary and storm sewer systems; facility discharge and permit discharge points; water supplies; other pollution sources (facilities, oil wells, pipelines, rail lines, etc.); and vulnerable populations (schools, nursing homes, daycare facilities, hospitals, etc.).

To access this resource, please

Register Your Account Here First!

NOTE: You only need to follow this registration process (Step 1) once, but you will still need to contact each OSC for the states you want access to individually (Steps 2-3). If you have never accessed a resource on response.epa.gov, you will be redirected to your profile page on your first login attempt. Simply go back in your browser and click the link again.

  • 1. After pressing the button on the previous page, go to your Inbox and check for an email message from mail@response.epa.gov to confirm your account by following the link provided in that message. You have 48 hours to do this!.
  • 2. Then, send an email message with your request to Dave Morrison (morrison.david@epa.gov) and provide a description of why you want access to this resource, including your first name, last name, email address, organization, and phone number.
  • 3. Once you receive communication from Dave Morrison (morrison.david@epa.gov), return to this Web page, and click the button below to open the map.