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Environmental Health Division
Contact Info
Environmental Health Division
Emergency Contacts
When to call the Duty Officer
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)
- To report a suspected foodborne or waterborne illness toll-free call:
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
Last Updated: 12/06/2022