Emergency Management

Emergency Management

The Office of Emergency Management is governed by Chapter 29C State Code of Iowa and enforced by the Poweshiek County Emergency Management Commission consisting of Chair and Vice-Chair positions selected from the commission members which consist of the Mayors of the corporate cities within Poweshiek County, a Board of Supervisor member and the Poweshiek County Sheriff.

Poweshiek County EMA is responsible for county emergency planning requirements developed by the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division under Chapter 29C and works in cooperation with the emergency response agencies within Poweshiek County to develop emergency response planning, response, and recovery guidance and serves as the initial contact and liaison for Iowa Homeland Security issues at the state and federal levels. The Coordinator responds to a variety of emergencies and disasters throughout Poweshiek County such as hazardous materials spills, search & rescue missions for lost or missing persons, natural disasters, major incidents, and more.

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