KEEPING POLK COUNTY READY
Our Mission
Mitigation
OEM actively looks for ways to reduce and/or eliminate natural and man-made risks and their affects on people and property.
Preparedness:
OEM develops emergency plans, trains first responders, and actively disseminates important information to residents.
Response:
OEM responds to emergencies through information dissemination, resource coordination, debris management and shelter operation.
Alerts and News Current Conditions Emergency Operations Center
Recovery:
OEM, first responders, leaders in the private and public sector, utility workers, and volunteers work together to help our community recover from emergencies and disasters.