Moderate Risk Minnesota  ·  Border / Winter Storm / Lake Superior

Grand Portage MN

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  MINNESOTA

5 / 10
Threat Score
Population
636
Elevation
1033
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Border / Winter Storm / Lake Superior
County FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Grand Portage Minnesota is a remote community on the US-Canada border at the northeastern tip of Minnesota on Lake Superior. The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa operates the Grand Portage Casino and the border crossing to Thunder Bay, Ontario. Lake Superior storms create dangerous conditions for maritime traffic. The community is extremely remote — over two hours from the nearest hospital — requiring significant emergency self-sufficiency. Winter storms can isolate the community for extended periods.

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score5 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardBorder / Winter Storm / Lake Superior
FEMA Flood ZoneLow
County FEMA Declarations6
Last Major Event2012 Flash Flooding

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone 218-475-2401
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation1033 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

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5/10
Low Risk