Marshall County, Iowa, Emergency Management
The mission of the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency is to serve the citizens of the county through effective planning for natural, man-made, and technological disasters. Our goal is to save lives and to protect property through coordination of an integrated emergency management system with all emergency response organizations, support services and volunteers.Sign up to receive important notifications from state and local authorities including Marshall County Emergency Management.
Sign Up for AlertsAnyone that has a location on their property adjacent to the route that is accessible for riders to duck into for some shelter from a storm is encouraged to participate. We are not asking you to open your house but if you have a shed or a barn, it can be better than being out in the open during a storm.
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About Emergency Management
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency, which is also the point of contact for Marshall County Homeland Security, shall assist partners such as public officials, emergency responders, schools, health officials, the private sector, and citizens with all areas of emergency management. They shall promote preparedness for terrorism and disasters, assist with the coordination of response and recovery operations, and will encourage mitigation efforts in all jurisdictions within Marshall county to ensure the safety and welfare of the residents of Marshall County before, during and following a disaster or major emergency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. Sirens are meant for outdoor notification. Indoors, you should rely on weather radios, mobile alerts, and other warning systems.
Iowa faces a variety of natural hazards, including:
- Floods — especially in low-lying river areas.
- Tornadoes — severe thunderstorms and tornado risk are significant.
- Winter weather/blizzards — snowstorms and extreme winter conditions are part of the risk profile.
- Derechos are fast-moving bands of thunderstorms with very strong winds, as Iowa has experienced.
- Heat — high-heat events are also recognized hazards.
- Less common but possible: hazardous materials incidents, fires, and even cybersecurity threats.
