Stay Informed

How will you know if an impending storm is on the horizon, if there is a public health emergency, or there is a credible terrorist threat?  The best way to know about what is going on is to monitor local and national media and to check this website as well as the listed websites under the links section. 

If the power goes out due to severe weather or other catastrophic event, you may have to rely on a battery powered radio to receive news broadcasts.  If there is a significant threat to life or property you will receive instructions from emergency management personnel on what to do.  You may be given instructions to evacuate, stay put, or shelter in place.

In the event of a threatened or actual emergency affecting large segments of the county, information concerning the event will be posted on this website.

For these scenarios it is important that you have a plan in place to deal with them the best that you can.  Visit our section on preparedness and the associated links to learn how to make a family emergency plan and build a disaster supply kit/go kit.