Welcome to the Linn County Emergency Management Agency

We are the “what if” agency?  What if the “it can’t happen here” happens?   The mission of the Linn County Emergency Management Agency is to assure the coordination of the activities of City and County government, State and Federal entities, citizens, businesses, adjacent jurisdictions, and other disaster partners, to prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate major emergencies and disasters within Linn County.

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Important News and Upcoming Events

Looking for Gift Ideas? Give the Gift of Preparedness this Holiday Season

The gift of disaster preparedness is one of the best gifts you can give your loved ones.  Helping your family prepare for any emergency by having an emergency communications plan and giving emergency supplies to build a disaster supply kit can help ensure your family is prepared for any emergency.  For more information click here.

Preparing for Winter Storms

It is inevitable that eastern Iowa will feel the brunt of winter storms before spring arrives.  Now is the time to prepare yourself and your family for these conditions.  For more information on NWS winter weather watches and warnings, click here.

Winter Weather Safety on the Road

 A winter storm or blizzard can turn a trip into a life threatening situation. The best thing you can do when winter storms strike is to think twice before getting on the road.  For more information click here.

FEMA & FCC Unveil New Tip Sheet For Consumers On How To Communicate During Disasters

As part of National Preparedness Month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission today released new tips for consumers aimed at preparing them for major disasters when communications networks are more likely to be compromised or damaged.  For more information click here.

Online National Weather Service Spotter Training Class

 The National Weather Service is offering two online courses which provide an introduction to storm spotting and serve as a refresher for more experienced spotters.  These courses do NOT replace attending spotter training classes that are offered locally.  Click here to go to the course page.

Lisbon Mt. Vernon Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Cities of Lisbon and Mount Vernon are developing a Hazard Mitigation Plan for their communities and are seeking comments from the public. Click here to view more information.