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President's Council on Y2K Preparedness
Information on rumors and facts. How to hold community conversations, resources, and more tips and reports. http://www.y2k.gov/java/index.htm

State of Minnesota - Minnesota Y2K Information and Referral Web Page
This web site was created to be your one-stop connection to resources and information on the Year 2000 Problem (Y2K) as it affects Minnesota. Information and resources are arranged by category. Most links are to local sources. http://www.y2k.state.mn.us

City of Saint Paul - Y2K Preparedness in Saint Paul
The information contained on this site will provide an overview of how the city of Saint Paul is preparing for Jan. 1, 2000 as well as a preparedness checklist to help Saint Paul residents and neighborhoods prepare for Y2K http://www.ci.saint-paul.mn.us/y2k/

Minnesota Office of Technology (OT) - Y2K Outreach to Citizens and Small Businesses
OT works with other state agencies and organizations to raise awareness among, and provide information or referrals to, citizens and private business. The Office of Technology created a Y2k-specific packet of information to help citizens and small businesses evaluate their Y2K risks.
http://www.ot.state.mn.us
Metro - 651-215-3878 Toll Free - 877-857-2200 TTY - 651-282-2228

Year 2000 Project Office - Department of Administration
The Minnesota Year 2000 Project Office, in the Department of Administration, coordinates the Year 2000 projects of 130 state agencies, councils and boards. The mission of the Project Office is to increase awareness and report progress to executive leadership, the legislature and the Governor.
http://www.state.mn.us/ebranch/admin/ipo/2000/2000.html
Metro - 651-282-2000 Toll Free - 877-925-4189 TTY - 651-282-5599

State Agencies Progress Reports:
http://www.state.mn.us/ebranch/admin/ipo/2000/agprog.html#agency

Association of Minnesota Counties
The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) is a statewide organization of Minnesota counties that helps provide effective county governance to the people of Minnesota. All 87 Minnesota counties are currently members.
http://www.mncounties.org
Phone - 651-224-3344 Electronic mail: kcorbid@mncounties.org

League of Minnesota Cities
LMC is mobilizing its members to address potential Y2K computer and embedded chips problems, develop contingency plans, and ensure the protection of the public's health and safety.
Phone: 800-925-1122 or 651-281-1200 TTY: 612-281-1290
E-mail: lpeterse@lmnc.org Internet: www.lmnc.org

Intergovernmental Information Systems Advisory Council
The Intergovernmental Information Systems Advisory Council (IISAC) is an advisory group made up of representatives from counties, cities, townships, school districts, state agencies, and libraries. It coordinates Y2K awareness and outreach activities between state and local government. Their contact person is Tim Breza.
Metro - 651-297-5530 Toll Free - 800-657-3722 TTY: 651-282-5599

Minnesota Association of Townships
The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) provides training, communications, insurance, research, legal and advocacy services for 1,786 of Minnesota's 1,793 townships. It represents the townships' interests on state and federal associations and boards. Their contact person is Jean Woorster.
http://www.mntownships.org
Metro - 612-497-2330 E-mail: jwoorster@usinternet.com

Social Security Administration - Request for Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement Requests may be made by telephone or via the Internet. (Request forms may be electronically downloaded, then mailed in your request.) http://www.ssa.gov/mystatement/
Toll Free - 1-800-772-1213

Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Division of Emergency Management. http://www.dps.state.mn.us/emermgt/y2k/index.html

Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Division of Emergency Management, http://www.dps.state.mn.us/emermgt/Contacts/index.html
Directory of Emergency Managers for Minnesota Cities and Counties.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a consumer's guide to preparing for the Year 2000, the "Y2K Bulletin," that contains answers to questions most commonly asked about Y2K: what to do about consumer electronic products, including your personal computer, and steps for small-business owner to take.
Newsletters are available at no cost.
To order, call Toll Free 1-888-261-6214
http://www.fema.gov/y2k/bltn00.htm

American Red Cross
The Red Cross prints several brochures related to emergency preparedness. For additional information, visit the Red Cross web site or call your local American Red Cross Chapter.
http://www.redcross.org/disaster/safety/y2k.html

Minnesota Y2K Web Sites
Minnesota Y2K
This Web site was created to be your one-stop connection to resources and information on the Year 2000 Problem (Y2K) as it affects Minnesota.

Year 2000 Minnesota
This site is organized by the Minnesota Year 2000 project, which is funded by the Legislature.