The Office of Emergency
Management is located on the First Floor of the Marion County Courthouse.
The Office of Emergency Management is governed by Chapter 29C State Code of Iowa
and enforced by the Marion 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 Marion County, a Board of
Supervisor member and the Marion County Sheriff.
Marion 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
Marion 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.
Emergency Management Commission - FY 2013 Budget
Meeting Agenda
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING
NIMS Training is required training for all employees involved in Emergency
Response, including, newly elected officials, Public Health staff, and Emergency
Response Personnel.
Click Here For Training Schedule
2011 Disaster Assistance
Governor Branstad has activated a Disaster Assistance program for the citizens
of Marion County. For additional information please click on the link
listed below.
2011 Disaster Assistance Information
FEMA, Flood Zones, and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).... In 2008 FEMA released new Flood Zone maps. The results of the new maps surprised
many individuals and communities. As a result FEMA has released new information
in regard to their Preferred Risk Policy (PRP). Click on links
below for additional information.
Preferred Risk Policy FAQs
WEATHER RADIOS AVAILABLE The
Marion County Emergency Management Agency has weather alert radios available to
the public. The Reecom R-1630 Weather Alert Radio normally sells for $59.99
without batteries and programming. The R-1630 is available through the
Marion County EMA, including batteries and programmed, for $45.00.
Contact the EMA office if you have any questions.
Click here to view information on the R-1630 radio.
Weather Events of 2008
Attica
Tornado - Click here for photos
Marion
County Flooding - Click here for photos |
