Emergency Management

 

Index

 Down Power Lines

Stay Away and call 911

 Local Flood Maps

In a flood emergency Pine Island Citizens can contact the City of Pine Island Emergency Operations Center for sandbags, sand and other equipment. These are free to PI citizens if deemed an emergency. 507-356-4951

  • River monitors The Pine Island Emergency Managment department is currently upgrading the city's river monitor system. While river monitors will be deployed in 2025 the public view will not go live until the end of the year to allow for proper calibration. 

      The MN DNR has monitors that are publicly available HERE

  • Local rivers are routinely kept clear of trees and debris by the Public Works Department.

 Sirens

The 9 Pine Island storm sirens are set off by the Olmsted County EOC. Olmsted County is in contact with the National Weather Service, Pine Island Fire Department. storm watchers and the local ham operator storm chasers. Olmsted County will notify Pine Island if we are specifically in any danger by setting off the local sirens.

 Storm Shelter

The PI Civil Defense and the local St. Paul’s Lutheran church have set up supplies in the church 214 3rd St. SW, in case of a storm event stranding residence or motorists. Contact City Hall or the Sheriff’s office for help.

 Royal Court Designated Emergency Shelter Location

The Pine Island Methodist Church will serve as the emergency shelter for residents of Royal Court 

Address of Shelter: Pine Island Methodist Church 
200 N Main Street 

Pine Island, MN 55963 

Distance from Mobile Home Park: 
Approximately 0.4 miles from Royal Park 

Directions to the Shelter: 

  1.                   south on 1st Ave NW  
  2.                   east on 2nd St NW  
  3.                   The church is located on the north side, clearly marked with signage. 

 

Park Management: [Steve Postier, 507-202-5742] 

 Street blockages

Public Works will clear fallen debris blocking streets.

Home owners are responsible for trees and debris on personal property.