Emergency Services - American Legion Post #40

IN CASE 0F AN EMERGENCY CALL 911

LANESBORO FIRE & AMBULANCE

    The City of Lanesboro is proud and honored to have a dedicated Volunteer Fire Department. The Volunteer Fire Department began its roots in 1884! In 1898 it was incorporated under state laws and is now known officially as the Lanesboro Volunteer Fire Department and Aid Association. Currently, the Lanesboro Volunteer Fire Department consists of 22 active members! Each and every one of these members deserve praise and credit for their heroic efforts each and every day.

   The Fire Department covers the surrounding area and the cities and townships that they cover are as follows: the City of Lanesboro, the City of Whalan, Holt Township, Carrolton Township, Preble Township, Amherst Township, Norway Township, Pilot Mound Township and Arendahl Township.

    Crew Members: Jim Iverson, David Haugen, Ken Graner, Rob Wagner, Jason Harvey, Scott Strom, John Dollar, Tony Semmen, Anthony Schwartz, Mark Lawstuen, Matt Schnebly, Bryan Benson, CJ Peterson, TJ Stettler, Colin Bakke, Blaine Harmon, Cody Hungerholt , Matt Lawstuen, Jeff Norby, Chase Bakke, Adam Hazel, Jon Kettner, and John Prinzing.

POLICE DEPARTMENT  EMERGENCY – CALL 911    Police Chief ~ Blaise Sass

   Daytime Office – 507-765-2153

   Nighttime Non-emergency – 507-765-3874

   The City of Lanesboro contracts with the City of Preston for police protection. We began contracting the services as of December 2003. The Police force consists of 3 full-time officers and several substitute officers.

    The Preston Police Department, led by Chief Blaise Sass, serves the Lanesboro, Minnesota community during weekdays. Deputy Officers Tim Melver and Gideon Prudoehl assist the chief in upholding law and order. For non-emergency situations, residents can reach the department via phone.

    Additional information can be found at County Office.org

IN AN UNSAFE DOMESTIC SITUATION?

    If you are experiencing violence and need law enforcement to respond, get somewhere safe and call or text 911. If you have been hurt or assaulted, please seek medical care as soon as possible.

    Fillmore County Victim Services is a trusted program designed to offer support, information, and referrals for individuals, families, and communities.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ~

Women’s Shelter and Support Center

    The Women’s Shelter and Support Center is committed to serving victims of domestic violence. They serve both women and men and all domestic violence cases with victims 18 years of age or older. The Women’s Shelter organization serves a 10-county area. Talk with a trained advocate about your safety options, services available, and additional resources you can access during this time.

To speak with a Fillmore County Domestic Violence Advocate please call Laura at 507-273-3547.

Email: Lauran@womens-shelter.org

    Visit the Women’s Shelter and Support Center Website at: www.womens-shelter.org

For detailed information on Domestic Abuse, General Crime, or Sexual Assault assistance, go to Victim Services Resources

SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP

    A free, confidential resource that veterans, their families and friends can access any day, any time by manned by trained professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line — many of them veterans themselves — who are ready to listen, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whether a veteran has just returned home, or served years ago, their experiences remain with them. Their wounds might not be visible, but they need our attention. Anyone who knows a veteran can help. Dial 988 and Press 1 or dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or send a text message to 838255 or chat online http://www.veteranscrisisline.net

    The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else/

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

    Mental health issues are especially hard for people with depression and other mental health disorders. NAMI, The National Alliance on Illness has a 24-hour helpline: 800-950-6264. The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020. For additional information go to https://www.nami.org

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES ~ NEED ASSISTANCE WITH GROCERIES & MORE

FILLMORE COUNTY SEMCAC

    Semcac’s four food shelves provide individuals and families with a variety of nutritious food and the opportunity to stretch limited household budgets. Semcac also provides many services, i.e. emergency services, energy assistance, senior services. Go to http://www.semcac.org for details.

    Click here for Fillmore Co./Preston Food Shelf and Fillmore Co./Rushford Food Shelf details Food Assistance details.

UNITED WAY

    United Way will help with bills, rent, and food. Call 1-866-211-9966 and provide zip code and you will be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance.