 Emergency management is a coordinated effort, involving
local, state, and federal government agencies as well as
volunteer organizations and businesses. Within an integrated
emergency management framework, these entities assist
citizens and their communities to prepare for, respond to,
recover from, and eliminate or reduce the effects of
natural, man-made, civil, and technological emergencies and
disasters.As prescribed by Iowa Code, the Dickinson
County Emergency Management office is overseen by the
Emergency Management Commission. The Emergency Management Coordinator is appointed by the
Commission to oversee the day-to-day activities of the
office. The Coordinator reports directly to the Commission.
Finding the Emergency Management Office
The Emergency Management office is located inside the
Dickinson County Courthouse on the first floor, next to the
Sheriff's office. The EM office is room 1202. Normal office
hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If no one is at the office, you may leave a message for the
Coordinator at the Sheriff's Office. |
