Short-term help for qualifying people who need money during a crisis. The programs help people who have had a fire, utility shut off, eviction, illness, theft, loss of job or other major problem.

To apply for emergency assistance click here. Once you complete the application either bring or mail it to our office.  New application interviews are taken Monday - Friday between 9:30am and 2:00pm a walk-in basis.    Applications are also available at our front desk window or call to have one sent.  Our phone number is (218) 824-1250 or toll-free 1-888-772-8212.     Emergency Assistance (EA) Helps eligible families who have children in the home under age 21. Emergency General Assistance (EGA) Helps eligible persons who cannot get help through MFIP, EA or EMSA. Emergency General Assistance Medical Care (EGAMC) For persons between the ages of 21 and 65, EGAMC pays one-time emergency medical expenses for qualifying persons with a medical emergency if they are not eligible for other medical programs. Emergency Minnesota Supplemental Aid (EMSA) EMSA is short-term help for persons over 18 receiving MSA cash benefits and who have an emergency such as eviction, utility shut-off or major household repairs.