About the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Management means the preparation for and the coordination of all emergency functions other than functions for which military forces or other federal agencies are primarily responsible for to prevent, minimize and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters.
The formation and regulation of county level emergency management follow Indiana Code Title 10, Article 14.
Our Mission Statement
To establish and maintain a progressive emergency management program that promotes the mitigation of, preparation for, the response to, and the recovery from emergencies and disasters impacting the public, government, and businesses of the communities in Monroe County.
Current County Emergency Status: Green: Normal Operations
Emergency Status Types:
Green: Normal Operations (No reported issues or emergencies). No actions need to be taken.
Yellow: Current Active Emergency (Current Active Emergency is ongoing, with a moderate severity level). Citizens are encouraged to stay informed by reliable local sources, listen to local authorities, and stay away from the impacted area.
Orange: Severe Significant Emergency Conditions (A severe emergency is occurring, and significant damage or disruption is very likely) Stay indoors if possible, and stay informed.
Red: Full Emergency Conditions (A major emergency is in progress, causing significant disruption to county operations). Citizens need to stay indoors and wait for instructions from local authorities.
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