Costello Outstanding Performance

Riley Costello, Wabasha’s Emergency Management Director and Assistant Public Works Director, has won the “Outstanding Performance in Emergency Management” award from the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers.

This was for his work on the recent flood events that took place in Wabasha and for his disaster prevention work for the city.

Kristen Tschida, AMEM President, presented the award, with Marlyn Halvorson, 2^nd Vice President stating “During the 2024 flood, Riley with the support of the public works department, took on an extensive cleanup of contaminated flood debris, supported emergency by-pass operations on our sewer system, and disinfected all parks from contaminated waters, “

Marlyn continued on to say, “ He also helped the City capture FEMA funding to undertake several projects to prevent future damage and to build a much stronger and resilient community, like relocating park equipment, adding new lighting to bike paths, and stabilizing the riverbank.”

The Outstanding Performance in Emergency Management Award is for outstanding performance by any member in furthering the objectives of emergency management in their jurisdiction or agency, and/or the Association and emergency management in Minnesota.