Managing Special Needs Populations in Disasters at the 24th Annual Preparedness Practicum

Rick joined the Metro Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition for their 24th annual Preparedness Practicum, to present "Managing Special Needs Populations in Disasters: MN High Rise Fire".

In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 26, 2025, a fire occurred at Skyline Tower, located at 1247 St. Anthony Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota. This presentation examined Ramsey County’s coordinated, multi-department response to the Skyline fire, including the efforts of Public Health, Financial Assistance Services, and Policy and Administrative Strategy, in partnership with the Minnesota Red Cross and CommonBond. The session highlighted key strengths, identified areas for improvement, and offered recommendations to strengthen future responses to large-scale displacement and emergency housing events.

https://www.metrohealthready.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/67934-002-HCMC-EMergency-Preparedness-2026.pdf