Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is dedicated to providing a comprehensive emergency management program for all residents in Hamilton County, Iowa. Their four main programs, Preparation, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation, address all risks that threaten the health and safety of citizens, including natural disasters, man-made incidents, and civil actions.
With a multi-hazard approach, EMA coordinates disaster actions, promotes public warning systems, and provides training for first responders. They also have Emergency Operations Centers to coordinate responses to larger-scale incidents. In the recovery phase, EMA assists in restoring services and helping individuals and businesses return to normalcy, while also coordinating resources and requesting state and federal assistance when needed.
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