SE Minnesota News

During the June 2, 2023 Press Conference held at 7:00 p.m. the following information was shared:

• Rochester Towers Condominium is located at 207 5 Avenue SW and is a 15 story building with 94 units
• There is approximately 180 residents
• The full evacuation of the building is expected to be complete by 7:30 p.m., with the Rochester Fire Department and Rochester Police Department conducting door-to-door checks at that time.
• Cars are also being towed from the parking ramp out of an abundance of caution
• Streets around the building, including 2 Street SW, and approximately 150 feet in all direction of the building are closed
  • The streets will be closed until the building is deemed safe
• Once it is verified that the building is not occupied, first responders will turn the scene over to property management and private crews who will be working on the structure
• Rochester Community Development department will work with the property management company and contractor completing the structural shoring work
• The property management group is working with all residents to find temporary housing and the Rochester Emergency Management team is on standby to assist with temporary shelter through Red Cross if needed
  • A location for that temporary shelter has not yet been identified
• The safety of all continues to be our top priority
• The partnership of the public safety agencies is strong and working as trained