Winneshiek County Emergency Management is a government agency in Decorah, IA, dedicated to assisting the citizens of Winneshiek County with emergency and disaster mitigation, planning, response, and recovery. They work in partnership with public safety responders, elected officials, and the public to develop and maintain strategies that ensure safe communities and a viable economic system from various threats or hazards.
The agency's duties include providing guidance and policies for readiness in emergencies, developing and maintaining a countywide emergency management program, coordinating response agencies, promoting emergency management programs, and training local government officials and employees in incident management systems. They also collaborate with healthcare agencies, establish emergency shelters, and lead in the development of emergency operations plans and communications.
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